Academic
Noun, Adjective
UK
/ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk/
US
/ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk/
Definition
(adj) : Related to school, learning, or studying.
(n) : A person who teaches or studies at a college or university.
(n) : A person who teaches or studies at a college or university.
Example
"(adj) : She got an academic prize at school."
"(n) : She is a well-known academic."
"(n) : The academic gave a talk about climate change to help students learn more."
Explanation
Academic can describe anything related to school, college, or studying. For example, school books, exams, or a student’s marks are all academic things. If someone is an academic person, it means they enjoy learning and do well in studies. As a noun, an academic is someone who works in a university or spends time studying and teaching. They often do research, give lectures, or write papers. This word is often used when talking about school success or learning in general.