# academician

/ˌækədəˈmɪʃən/ (US) · /ˌækədɪmˈɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/academician
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a person who has a very high level of knowledge in a specific subject, especially someone who works at a university. It is a formal title for a professor or a researcher.

For teachers: a person who is highly qualified in a specific field of study, particularly one who holds a position at a university or research institution. Often used as a formal title for a professor or a member of a learned society.

## Examples

- The academician gave a long lecture on history.
- After years of research, the academician was finally awarded a prestigious chair at the university.
- The committee sought the opinion of a senior academician to ensure the new curriculum met the highest standards of intellectual rigor and pedagogical innovation.

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