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academically-trained

|ac/a/dem/i/cal/ly-trained|

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/əˌkædəˈmɪkli treɪnd/

Formally educated

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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.'

Historical Evolution

'academic' evolved from the Latin 'academicus,' and 'train' from the Old French 'trainer,' eventually forming the modern English term 'academically-trained.'

Meaning Changes

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