academia
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/ˌækəˈdiːmiə/
academic world
Etymology
Etymology Information
'academia' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'academia', where 'academia' meant 'the Academy'.
Historical Evolution
'academia' changed from the Latin word 'academia' and eventually became the modern English word 'academia'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the Academy', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the environment or community concerned with the pursuit of research, education, and scholarship'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the environment or community concerned with the pursuit of research, education, and scholarship.
She has spent her entire career in academia.
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Last updated: 2025/01/20 08:21