academia

noun

ac·​a·​de·​mia ˌa-kə-ˈdē-mē-ə 

: the life, community, or world of teachers, schools, and education : academe

scientists in industry and academia

a career in academia

Examples of academia in a Sentence

She found the business world very different from academia.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Newsweek Horizons event series brings together leading voices in business, academia and the public sector to explore vital issues in sustainability, health and the workplace. —Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024

In today’s polarized world, where individuals often engage only with ideas that reinforce their existing beliefs, fostering a culture of open dialogue is essential—not only in academia but across sectors, including nonprofits. —Shaun Carver, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

In 2016, as Assistant Dean of Online and Graduate Programs, Hutson explored business, management, and technology in academia. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024

After meeting at Yale, the two moved to Manhattan and pursued jobs in management consulting and academia, respectively. —The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

latinization of academy (with -ia suggesting a geographic entity), after its Latin etymon, Acadēmia

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above