academics

noun

Definition of academicsnext
plural of academic
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as in academicians

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as in scholars

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  1. scholars
  2. teachers
  3. educators
  4. instructors
Noun
  • Whereas some scholars resign themselves to the rigidity of academia, Giovanni, who was an English professor at Virginia Tech until 2022, remained committed to learning new lessons.
    Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This week's quiz highlights frozen firsts, Santa scholars and constitutional milestones.
    Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of scholars
Noun
  • Those votes came after the board heard from 60 parents, teachers and community members during a public hearing that lasted more than two hours.
    Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
  • More diversity among teachers is linked to more successful teaching, especially for students from racially disadvantaged backgrounds.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of teachers
Noun
  • Jones repeatedly called the shooting that killed 20 children and six educators a hoax staged by actors and aimed at increasing gun control.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Connect with educators who are around talented students every day—teachers from local universities, community colleges, top business schools and tech institutions.
    Jeff Maggs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of educators
Noun
  • There’s also the consideration of gifts or cards for classroom teachers, music and art instructors, lunch aides and case managers.
    Kara Alaimo, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
  • College instructors accurately picked up on ChatGPT 70% of the time, while students had 60% accuracy.
    Jonathan Gillham, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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