academy

Meanings

• noun

  A place of learning, especially a college or university.

  - "She graduated from the academy with honors."
  - "The academy offers a variety of degree programs."

• noun

  A group of artists or writers recognized for their skill and influence.

  - "Leonardo da Vinci was a member of the Academy of the Arts."
  - "The academy awarded him the Lifetime Achievement Prize."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1755061"

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Synonyms

learned society

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with academy
democracy , symphony , architecture

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Variants

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

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'akademeia', the grove of Akademia in Athens, where Plato taught.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was founded in 1927.

2. The Academy Awards ceremony is held annually in February.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. university: A higher-learning institution with the power to grant degrees.

2. college: An educational institution that offers degrees and focuses on undergraduate programs.

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Culture

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The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are named after the academy, recognizing excellence in film.

How to Memorize "academy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a place where students gather to learn and grow.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a place of learning, such as a school or university.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym: 'A Cademy Achieves Mastery Every Year'.

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