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
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She found the business world very different from academia.
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Niven R. Narain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Take a dark academia approach to your home decor this fall season.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Ivy League Prep The preppy academia revival is one of fall’s most polished trends.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
Her activism extended beyond academia.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Academia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/academia. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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