academy

a-cad-e-my · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A place of study or training in a special field.

  2. 2.

    A society or institution of distinguished scholars, artists, or scientists.

  3. 3.

    A secondary school, especially a private one.

  4. 4.

    (Historical) Plato's school of philosophy, located in Athens.

Forms

plural: academies

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Academy Award — An award given annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
  • •
    academy of music — An institution for musical education.
  • •
    service academy — A military training institution.

Related words

See also: academic, institute, school
Synonyms: college, institute, institution, school

Etymology

From Latin acadēmīa, from Greek Ἀκαδήμεια (Akadḗmeia), a grove near Athens where Plato taught, named after the hero Akádēmos.