academy academy /əˈkædəmi/

noun

1. () A secondary school (usually private)  ( academy )
   a secondary school (usually private)
   
2. () An institution for the advancement of art, science or literature  ( honorary society , academy )
   an institution for the advancement of art, science or literature
   
   
3. A learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge  ( academy )
   a learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge
   
4. A school for special training  ( academy )
   a school for special training