academic
[ ak-uh-dem-ik ]
/ ˌæk əˈdɛm ɪk /
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adjective
noun
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synonym study for academic
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British Dictionary definitions for academic
academic
/ (ˌækəˈdɛmɪk) /
adjective
noun
a member of a college or university
Derived forms of academic
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