noun / proper noun
academy
uh-KAD-uh-mee/əˈkædəmi/
An institution devoted to learning or advancing a specialized field.
An instructor at the dance academy guides adult trainees at the barre.
Etymology
Akadēmeia named the grove where Plato taught. Its association with his school turned a particular place-name into a general term for institutions of learning and specialized training.
In context
mayor Emanuel announced a decision to build a new police and fire training academy
More examples
- She enrolled at a military academy.
- The national academy elected three new scientists.
- Several dance academies offered classes for beginners.
Forms
academy · academies