academic

US /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

UK /ˌækə'demɪk/

B1

other

  • Concerning education, schools, universities, etc.

adjective

  • Concerning education, schools, universities, etc.
  • Unimportant or irrelevant; trivial
  • Relating to education and scholarship.
  • Not practical or directly useful.
  • Relating to education and scholarship.
  • Based on theoretical learning rather than practical experience.

noun

  • Educator teaching at a college or university
  • A person who teaches or does research at a university or college.
  • A subject taught at schools and universities.