Academic ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Academic ( adjective )

1. Relating to an educational or academic institution or environment.
2. Relating to the work of a university or higher education institution.
3. Relating to the study of subjects such as arts and sciences as opposed to technical and vocational subjects.
4. Relating to scholarly or theoretical work rather than practical application.
5. Relating to the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake rather than for practical application.

Origin:

Late 16th century: via latin from greek akadēmikos, from akadēmeia (see academy).

Examples:

1. He had a successful academic career.
2. Academic qualifications are important for this job.
3. Academic research is critical to the advancement of knowledge.
4. The academic community is known for its focus on theory rather than practice.
5. Academic freedom is essential for the pursuit of knowledge.

(As a noun)

Academic ( noun )

1. A person engaged in scholarly or theoretical work, especially in a university or higher education institution.
2. A person who holds a position in a university or higher education institution.
3. A person who is interested in or involved in the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, especially in the arts and sciences.
4. A student in a university or higher education institution.
5. A person who is interested in or involved in scholarly or theoretical work.

Origin:

Late 16th century: via latin from greek akadēmikos, from akadēmeia (see academy).

Examples:

1. He is an accomplished academic.
2. She is an academic in the field of linguistics.
3. He is an academic who focuses on theoretical physics.
4. Academics often publish their research in scholarly journals.
5. The academic community is a diverse group of people who share a passion for knowledge.