academia
/ˌæk.əˈdiː.mɪ.ə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The scientific and cultural community engaged in higher education and research, taken as a whole.
Noun
Examples
Academia continues to provide scientific education, despite attempts to turn it into a system of professional schooling.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Continuous study at higher education institutions; scholarship.
Noun
Examples
Not every university graduate wishes to pursue academia.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “academia” mean?
The scientific and cultural community engaged in higher education and research, taken as a whole.
Is “academia” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.