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acad·e·my\ə-ˈka-də-mē\

noun

: a school that provides training in special subjects or skills

: a private high school

: an organization of people who work to support art, science, or literature

Full Definition

1 a : a school usually above the elementary level; especially : a private high school

b : a high school or college in which special subjects or skills are taught

c : higher education — used with the <the functions of the academy in modern society>

2 capitalized

a : the school for advanced education founded by Plato

b : the philosophical doctrines associated with Plato's Academy

3 : a society of learned persons organized to advance art, science, or literature

4 : a body of established opinion widely accepted as authoritative in a particular field

Other forms: plural acad·e·mies

Examples

an academy of the fine arts

Origin: Latin academia, from Greek Akadēmeia, from Akadēmeia, gymnasium where Plato taught, from Akadēmos Attic mythological hero.

First use: 1549

Synonyms: academe, school, seminary

英语小点心：专业院校怎么说？