Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
academy
noun
/əˈkæd.ə.mi/
Definition
A place of learning or a society of learned people.
Examples
- The local academy offers classes in science and the arts.
- He graduated from a prestigious military academy.
- The Academy Awards recognize excellence in the film industry.
Meaning
An academy is an institution dedicated to education, research, or the promotion of the arts or sciences.
Synonyms
- institute
- college
- school
- university
- seminary
