academy

UK
/əˈkædəmi/
US
/əˈkædəmi/

Translations

academynoun
academies
pl
UK
/əˈkædəmi/
US
/əˈkædəmi/
She was accepted into the prestigious academy.
Она была принята в престижную академию.
Additional translations
научное общество
учебное заведение
academyadjective
UK
/əˈkædəmi/
US
/əˈkædəmi/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to an academy.

Definitions

academynoun
A place of study or training in a special field.
She attended a prestigious music academy to hone her skills.
A society or institution of distinguished scholars and artists or scientists that aims to promote and maintain standards in its particular field.
The National Academy of Sciences publishes numerous research papers each year.
A secondary school, typically a private one.
He graduated from a military academy before joining the army.
The academic community; the environment of scholars and researchers collectively.
After years in industry, she returned to the academy to teach.
academyadjective
Relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of an academy.
The academy faculty voted to amend the curriculum.