əˈkædɪˌzɪzəm

Definitions

1. noun

The practice or style of academic writing, research, or scholarship

“The professor criticized the student’s work for its excessive academism, recommending a more accessible approach.”

2. noun

A theory or doctrine that is based on an over-emphasis on abstract or theoretical aspects, rather than practical considerations

“The critics accused the philosopher’s theory of being a form of academism that failed to account for real-world implications.”