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academia

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Pronunciation: US /ˌækəˈdiːmiə/

academia means: The people and institutions involved in university teaching and research.

noun

UNIVERSITY COMMUNITYC1

The people and institutions involved in university teaching and research.

  • She works in academia.
  • His ideas attracted attention across academia.
  • Many researchers move between academia and industry.

Similar words: academic world

Common phrases: in academia, leave academia, academia and industry

UNIVERSITY STUDYC1

Study and research at universities, often continued as a career.

  • He chose to pursue academia.
  • She returned to academia after years in business.
  • A love of research drew them into academia.

Similar words: scholarship, academic study

Common phrases: pursue academia, career in academia

Questions about academia

What does academia mean?

The people and institutions involved in university teaching and research.

What is academia in other languages?

Türkçe: akademik dünya · Español: mundo académico · Français: monde universitaire · Deutsch: akademische Welt · Italiano: mondo accademico · 日本語: 学界

How do you pronounce academia?

It is pronounced /ˌækəˈdiːmiə/.

How do you use academia in a sentence?

She works in academia. His ideas attracted attention across academia.

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