academy synonyms

academy

n.

  1. A private institution for secondary or specialized education

    preparatory school, boarding school, secondary school, military school, military academy, Latin school, day school, seminary, institute, conservatory, finishing school, prep school*.

  2. A learned society

    association, institute, league, fraternity, federation, alliance, foundation, council, society, institution, scientific body, circle, salon.

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