academic
adjectiveUK /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk/
US /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk/
Something academic is about school, learning, or studying.
She has strong academic skills in reading and math.
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2. A teacher or researcher who works at a college or university.
The academics at the conference shared their new research.
3. Related to ideas and theory rather than practical use.
The debate was academic because the decision was already made.
4. Very good at studying and learning in school.
He is a very academic student who loves to read.