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 academic academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

adjective

  1. () Associated with academia or an academy  ( academic )
    associated with academia or an academy
     The academic curriculum
    the academic curriculum
     Academic gowns
    academic gowns
  2. () Hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result  ( academic )
    hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result
     An academic discussion
    an academic discussion
     An academic question
    an academic question
  3. () Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects  ( donnish , pedantic , academic )
    marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects

noun

  1. () An educator who works at a college or university  ( academician , faculty member , academic )
    an educator who works at a college or university