academies

Meanings

• noun

  An institution for the advancement of higher education and research.

  - "The Academy is a renowned academy for scientific research."
  - "He was awarded a scholarship to study at one of the best academies in the country."

• noun

  A place where students live and study, often under the supervision of teachers.

  - "The students lived in the academy during the school term."
  - "The academy provided excellent facilities for learning."

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Synonyms

learned society

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with academies
acclamies , casseroles , despairs , embalies , refrains

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Variants

List of all variants of academies that leads to same result
academies , academy

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Etymology

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From the Ancient Greek word 'akademeia', named after Akademia, an ancient grove in Athens.

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Trivia

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1. The first academy was established in ancient Greece around 387 BC by Plato.

2. The term 'academy' is also used to describe a group of experts or professionals in a particular field, such as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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Related Concepts

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1. University: A university is a larger institution of higher learning that offers a wider range of academic disciplines and degree programs than an academy.

2. School: A school is an educational institution that provides instruction to students at various levels, from primary to secondary and post-secondary education.

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Culture

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Academies have played a significant role in the development of various fields of knowledge, including science, art, literature, and music. They have been depicted in literature and art throughout history, representing institutions of learning and intellectual pursuit.

How to Memorize "academies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, impressive building with students studying inside.
   - Visualize a group of scholars in ancient Greece gathered in a grove, discussing ideas and learning from one another.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'academy' with 'learning' and 'intellectual pursuit'.
   - Think of academies as places where students go to expand their knowledge and skills.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that academies are places for advanced education and research.
   - Use the acronym 'A Can't Ever Make Students Ignorant' to help remember the meaning of academy.

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