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academic

[ak-uh-dem-ik] / ˌæk əˈdɛm ɪk /


NOUN
scholar or university/college teacher
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Campuses were closed for in-person instruction for more than a year during the COVID-19 pandemic — harming students’ academic progress and mental health.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

For the 2024-25 academic year, St. Michael’s accepted 85% of applicants; 12% of those enrolled and only a handful paid full price, according to federal data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The cap will apply to Plan 2 student loans - which were issued in England between September 2012 and July 2023 and are still issued in Wales - for the 2026-27 academic year.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The academic recalled during the Apollo missions to the Moon, "we all held our breaths a little bit."

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The school had excellent academic rankings as well.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals