academically-trained
|ac/a/dem/i/cal/ly-trained|
/əˌkædəˈmɪkli treɪnd/
Formally educated
Etymology
'academically-trained' originates from the word 'academic,' which comes from the Latin 'academicus,' and 'train,' from the Old French 'trainer,' meaning 'to drag or pull.'
'academic' evolved from the Latin 'academicus,' and 'train' from the Old French 'trainer,' eventually forming the modern English term 'academically-trained.'
Initially, 'academic' referred to the Academy of Plato, and 'train' meant 'to drag or pull,' but now it refers to formal education and preparation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having received formal education or training in an academic setting.
She is academically-trained in the field of biology.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42
