academia

Definitions of academia
  1. noun
    a learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge
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    type of:
    establecimiento
    a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence
  2. noun
    a secondary school (usually private)
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    type of:
    gimnasio, liceo
    a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
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