noun
la academia
academy
Lugar donde se enseña o se aprende sobre una materia o actividad.
Definition & meaning
The word academia refers to several related concepts:
- Academic Institution: An establishment dedicated to higher education, research, or the study of specific arts or sciences.
- Community of Scholars: The environment or collective body of professors, students, and researchers involved in scholarly activities and intellectual pursuits.
- Historical/Classical reference: A reference to the school of philosophy established by Plato in Athens, located in a grove named after the hero Academus.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: This is a feminine noun.
- Origin: It derives from the Latin academia, which in turn comes from the Ancient Greek akadémeia. It is named after the garden or grove of Academus, where Plato taught his students.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
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Examples
Estudio español en una academia cerca de mi casa.noun
I study Spanish at an academy near my house.
Ayer visité varias academias para comparar los cursos.noun
Yesterday I visited several academies to compare the courses.
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