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Academic

Person involved in education and scholarship.

scholar professor

Relating to education and scholarship, an academic is a person engaged in learning or teaching at a college or university.

Pronunciation

/əˈkædɪmɪk/

Etymology

From Latin academicus, meaning 'of Academe,' referring to Plato's school in Athens.

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An academic is someone who studies and teaches at a college or university, like a professor researching history or a lecturer teaching science.

Fun Facts

The term 'academic' originally referred to Plato's Academy
Many academics dedicate their careers to a single field of study
Some academics publish books and articles based on their research

FAQ

What does an academic do? They teach and conduct research
What qualifications do they need? Typically a doctorate (PhD)
Are academics always professors? No, they can also be researchers or lecturers

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

learned erudite scholastic

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

professional educator

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

professor lecturer researcher

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

university college

Indexes

educational

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