academic
From Latin 'academicus', from Greek 'akadēmikos', relating to the school of philosophy founded by Plato.
NOUN
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[/ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk/en-US]
Antonyms
practitioner
A person engaged in scholarly activities, primarily in research and education, often affiliated with an educational institution. The term can also refer to an intellectual role rather than a professional one.
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- The academic presented his research at the conference. — その学者は会議で自分の研究を発表した。
- Many academics contribute to journals in their fields. — 多くの学者が自分の分野のジャーナルに寄稿している。
register: formal
ADJ
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[/ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk/en-US]
Related to education, learning, or scholarship, often in a formal or theoretical context. This adjective describes works or environments that are structured for educational purposes.
- She received an academic award for her outstanding performance. — 彼女は素晴らしい成績で学術賞を受賞した。
- The university offers multiple academic programs for students. — 大学は学生のために複数の学術プログラムを提供している。
register: formal