academe

academe Definition

aca·deme (ak′ə dēm′, ak′ə dēm′)

noun

Academe Definition

Aca·deme (ak′ə dēm′, ak′ə dēm′)

the Academy (sense ) (see phrase under academy)

Etymology: < Gr akadēmeia, the grove of Akadēmos, figure in ancient Greek legend

academe Usage Examples

Converse of object

join: Since joining academe, he has received grants from government, industry, and private foundations.

Adjective modifier

outside: There is also access to thoughtful and provocative essays by opinionated people inside and outside academe on an array of subjects.
British: And, since the Net is relatively new to British academe, what is it?

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