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UK/["/əˈkædəmi/"]/US/["/əˈkædəmi/"]/

Meaning of Academy

a school or college for special training

In simple words: A place for learning or training.

Academy in a sentence

  • She trained at the Royal Academy of Music.
  • a **police/military academy**
  • He later studied at the Royal Academy.
  • He specialized in naval history at the Naval Academy.
  • He's a cadet at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
  • the Royal Academy of Arts
  • He went to Ayr Academy.

How to use Academy

Used when referring to educational institutions, especially those focused on specific subjects or skills. Not typically used in informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Imagine an 'A' at the front of a building where students learn and train.

Related words

Collocations with Academy

Synonyms for Academy

Opposites of Academy

  • noninstitution
  • informality

Common mistakes with Academy

  • Confused with 'academy' vs 'academic'
  • Using 'academy' in a casual conversation about school
  • Incorrectly capitalizing 'academy' when not part of a specific name

Compare Academy with Institution, School, College, University

Academy appears in

The Oxford 50002064

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Frequently asked questions about Academy

What does Academy mean?

A place for learning or training.

What is the definition of Academy?

a school or college for special training

How do you use Academy in a sentence?

She trained at the Royal Academy of Music.

Can you give another example of Academy?

a **police/military academy**

What are synonyms for Academy?

Common alternatives include institution, school, college, training center, university.

What is the opposite of Academy?

Opposite meanings include noninstitution, informality.

What words go with Academy?

It commonly pairs with military, naval, police, attend, be at, enter, at an/​the academy.

What are common mistakes when using Academy?

Confused with 'academy' vs 'academic' Using 'academy' in a casual conversation about school Incorrectly capitalizing 'academy' when not part of a specific name

How do you pronounce Academy?

US: /["/əˈkædəmi/"]/, UK: /["/əˈkædəmi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Academy?

Used when referring to educational institutions, especially those focused on specific subjects or skills. Not typically used in informal contexts.

What CEFR level is Academy?

"Academy" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.