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academic

[ak-uh-dem-ik] / ˌæk əˈdɛm ɪk /


NOUN
scholar or university/college teacher
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These include facilities, research, academic departments and scholarships.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Taking part in such a significant discovery early in their academic careers has influenced the students' future plans.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Hyunsoo Lee, a sophomore and the academic officer for Harvard’s student government, says student opposition to the cap isn’t just about undergrads complaining that grading may get harder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The survey, conducted by San Diego State University researchers last fall, shows CSU grappling with how AI is affecting assignments, classroom instruction, competition for jobs and academic integrity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Performing Arts, the write-up said, was an academic, as opposed to a vocational, public school that trained students wishing to pursue a career in theater, music, and dance.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago