Academia

Pronunciation: /ˌækəˈdiːmiːə/

Academia (noun)

  1. The community of universities and colleges, including teachers, researchers, and students.
  2. The shared way of doing research and learning, with rules for studies, publishing, and peer review.
  3. A style of thinking and speaking that is typical of scholars and academic institutions.

Examples

  • Academia values clear writing and careful study.
  • In academia, students often attend lectures every week.