Academic

noun
,ækə'dɛmɪk

Adjective

  • hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result

    an academic discussion

    an academic question

  • marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects

    Similar:DonnishPedantic

Noun

  • an educator who works at a college or university

    Similar:Academician
    Type of:EducatorPedagogPedagogue

Other

  • associated with academia or an academy

    the academic curriculum

    academic gowns

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