Meaning & use
Academy
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A school or institution for specialized education, training, or the advancement of art, science, or literature.
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She enrolled her daughter in a music academy to develop her talent for the violin.
The military academy trains cadets for leadership roles in the armed forces.
A note on using this word
Academy traces back to Plato's school in ancient Athens, named 'Akademia' after the mythical hero Akademos, whose sacred grove hosted the philosopher's lessons.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A society or association of scholars, scientists, or artists organized to advance a particular field.
He was elected a member of the national academy of sciences.
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