academy
US /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
UK /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
1.
academia, instituto
a place of study or training in a special field
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He attended a military academy.
Ele frequentou uma academia militar.
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She is studying at a dance academy.
Ela está estudando em uma academia de dança.
2.
academia, sociedade
a society or institution of distinguished scholars, artists, or scientists that aims to promote and maintain standards in its particular field
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The Royal Academy of Arts is a famous institution.
A Royal Academy of Arts é uma instituição famosa.
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He was elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
Ele foi eleito para a Academia Nacional de Ciências.