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accademia

|ac-ca-de-mia|

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/ˌækəˈdiːmiə/

place of study

Etymology
Etymology Information

'accademia' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'accademia,' which was derived from the Latin 'academia,' meaning 'a place of study.'

Historical Evolution

'academia' transformed from the Italian word 'accademia' and eventually became the modern English word 'academy.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a place of study or training,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a society or institution of distinguished scholars and artists, or a place of study or training in a special field.

The accademia hosted a symposium on Renaissance art.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/12 03:36