academic
US /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk/
UK /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk/
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relating to education and scholarship
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She has a strong academic background.
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The university is known for its high academic standards.
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not of practical relevance; of only theoretical interest
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Their discussion was purely academic, with no real-world application.
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Whether the new policy will work is an academic question for now.
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a person who teaches and/or does research at a college or university
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Many academics attended the conference.
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She is a respected academic in her field.