academia

/əˈkædɪmɪə/ /əˈkɑːdɪmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

the community of scholars engaged in higher education, especially at a university, or the field of study itself

“The university’s strong reputation in academia has attracted students from all over the world.”

2. noun

a place of higher education, especially a university

“She graduated from a prestigious academy in academia.”

3. noun

the study of the theory and practice of education

“Academia has a long history of studying the impact of technology on education.”

Synonyms

  • academics
  • scholarship

Antonyms

  • anti-intellectualism
  • ignorance