C1noun2K

Academy

UK /["/əˈkædəmi/"]/US /["/əˈkædəmi/"]/

Definition

a school or college for special training

In simple words: A place for learning or training.

Examples

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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

military
naval
police
attend
be at
enter
at an/the academy

Synonyms

institution
school
college
training center
university

Antonyms

noninstitution
informality

Common mistakes

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