academy
UK: əˈkædəmi | US: əˈkædəmi
n. an institution of higher learning or research
n. a society or community of scholars, artists, or scientists
n. a secondary school (e.g., "military academy")
academy = academ<place name> + y<noun suffix>
- academ <from "Akadēmeia," the name of Plato's school in Athens, derived from the grove of Akademos, a legendary Athenian hero>
- y <noun-forming suffix indicating a place or institution>
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Plato’s philosophical school, established in a grove named after Akademos. Over time, "academy" evolved from a specific location to a generalized term for institutions of learning, reflecting the cultural legacy of classical education.
She graduated from a prestigious academy of fine arts.
The Royal Academy of Sciences published groundbreaking research.
His parents enrolled him in a military academy.
The academy’s debate team won the national championship.
Many Nobel laureates are members of this academy.