academy

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈəˈkædəmi/
• SAMPA: /@"k{d@mi/
• Hyphenation: acad‧e‧my
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Noun

Singular academy

Plural academies

1. (countable) An academy is an educational organization, similar to a university or college.

   She passed the exams to enter the local academy.

2. (countable) An academy is a place for special training, such as a military academy.

   I learnt about horses at the riding academy.

3. (countable) An academy is a group of experts in a particular field of arts or science, who regulate and promote their speciality.

   He was made an honarary member of The Academy of American Poets.