Academia (Noun)
Meaning
The academic world.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The university's faculty was a microcosm of academia, with professors from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
- Her research on climate change was widely respected within academia, but struggled to gain traction in the broader public discourse.
- After completing his PhD, he struggled to find a tenure-track position in academia, and eventually turned to industry for employment.
- The academic journal was a leading publication in its field, and was widely read and cited within academia.
- The pressures of academia had taken a toll on her mental health, and she was considering a career change.