# academicianship

CEFR C1 · Noun

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

## Definition

the state of being a member of an academic institution or the work of a university professor.

For teachers: the state or status of being a member of an academic institution; the professional life or work of a university professor.

## Examples

- He spent his entire life in academicianship.
- After years of research, she finally secured a position that allowed her to pursue her academicianship in full.
- The transition from a research assistant to a full academicianship often requires a significant shift in focus from individual discovery to the mentorship of future scholars.

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