academia
Translation
academia, the academic world
Examples
She decided to pursue a career in academia.
She decided to pursue a career in academia.
The debate is well-known within academia.
The debate is well-known within academia.
Grammar Patterns
((academia)) the part of society concerned with studying and teaching She decided to pursue a career in academia.
Similar Words
Synonyms: the academic world, university life, scholarship
Etymology
From 'academy', which comes from Greek 'Akadēmeia', the name of the garden where Plato taught.
Memory Tips
Think of 'academy' plus the suffix '-ia', which often denotes a place or field. It's the realm of the academy.