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academic
noun(ac-a-dem-ic)
an educator who works at a college or university
Synonyms: academician, faculty member,
academic
adjective(ac-a-dem-ic)
marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
Synonyms: donnish, pedantic,
academic
adjective(ac-a-dem-ic)
hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result
Examples:
An academic discussion.
An academic question.
academic
(ac-a-dem-ic)
associated with academia or an academy
Examples:
The academic curriculum.
Academic gowns.

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