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academic

[ak-uh-dem-ik] / ˌæk əˈdɛm ɪk /


NOUN
scholar or university/college teacher
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Many major universities, including UC, have not yet released 2026-27 academic year data on international admissions or enrollment.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

While his father had little interest in education, Marcus found academic inspiration in two uncles who were doctors, a great-uncle who could speak nine languages and, mostly, his mother.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Mr. Dillon intersperses his more academic chapters with occasional descriptions of Shanghai’s neighborhoods, temples and shops as they appear today.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Citing various academic studies, it also said transparency would help prevent "unequal outcomes" when salaries are offered to successful applicants.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

But his great academic love was still astronomy.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

For families who want full-time dedicated staff, a travel nanny costs $120,000 to $170,000 a year; a private governess, a tutor who blends academics with social development, can today reach $200,000.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

To help the EU answer it, an expert panel made up of doctors, academics, youth representatives and parents will deliver their recommendations Monday.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

That is not without its problems, as many historians and academics have recognized.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

Do research to find programs that stick with old-fashion rules and commitments and maybe mention academics.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

To have acknowledged the truth about their schools, moreover, academics would have had to acknowledge their own position of privilege.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez




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