What does "academics" mean?

1. (university life and study) the subjects you study at school or university, and the world of research and learning. 2. (university teachers) people who teach and do research at a university.

How do you use "academics"?

Often used to refer to the general field of study or a student's performance in their courses. The plural form of the countable noun 'academic'.

academics

US //ˌækəˈdɛmɪks// UK //ˌækədˈɛmɪks// aca·demics

1 university life and study (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

the subjects you study at school or university, and the world of research and learning.

the world of higher education, research, and scholarly activities. Uncountable in this sense.

Example

She decided to focus on her academics rather than joining the sports team.

Example

The university's reputation for excellence in academics attracts researchers from across the globe who are eager to collaborate on high-level projects.

Usage

Often used to refer to the general field of study or a student's performance in their courses.
- practice
- industry
2 university teachers (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

people who teach and do research at a university.

plural form of academic; individuals who belong to a university or other institute of higher education as teachers or researchers.

Example

Many academics attended the conference to share their latest findings.

Example

A group of leading academics signed an open letter expressing their concerns about the proposed changes to the national curriculum.

Usage

The plural form of the countable noun 'academic'.
- students
- laypeople