academian
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/əˈkæd.i.mi.ən/
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/əˈkæd.ɪ.mi.ən/
member of an academy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'academian' originates from the word 'academy', which comes from the Greek 'Akadēmía', referring to the school founded by Plato.
Historical Evolution
'Akadēmía' transformed into the Latin 'academia', and eventually became the modern English word 'academy', from which 'academian' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a place of learning, but over time it evolved to also describe a member of such an institution.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/10 03:21