academia

noun

ac·a·de·mia ˌa-kə-ˈdē-mē-ə

: the life, community, or world of teachers, schools, and education : academe

scientists in industry and academia

a career in academia

Examples of academia in a Sentence

She found the business world very different from academia.

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First, the internal debate at Florida is healthy, natural, and productive as the school tries to secure a relatively unique role in academia. —

Matthew Malec, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024 The rankings may sound like simply bragging rights, but they are closely watched by those in academia. —

Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024 Some, including those decision makers in our most elite universities, think that election outcomes that disappoint many in academia necessitate the organization of bulwarks against psychological trauma. —

Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024 In addition to his involvement in academia, Spanos co-owns a popular seafood eatery called Paddock on Market, according to the York Daily Record. —

Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for academia