Academia Word Meaning

Etymology:

mid 16th century (as another name for Plato's Academy): from Latin (see academy). Use as a term for the academic environment or community dates from the early 20th century

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

the environment or community concerned with the pursuit of research, education, and scholarship

Short Definition:

environment or community concerned with pursuit of research and scholarship

Examples:

• he spent his working life in academia