academy

noun
UK: /əˈkædəmi/
US: /əˈkædəmi/

  1. A school that provides training in special subjects or skills.

    1. She goes to the dance academy after school every Tuesday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The police academy prepares recruits for the challenges of law enforcement through rigorous training. [ ] [ ]

  2. A society or institution of distinguished scholars, artists, or scientists that aims to promote and maintain standards in its particular field.

    1. My father visited the science academy in the center of the city. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Royal Academy of Arts holds exhibitions and supports art education in the UK. [ ] [ ]

  3. A private or specialized high school.

    1. He studies math at a local academy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The military academy offers a challenging curriculum with a focus on leadership and discipline. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

school institution institute college

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "academy" in English means: A school that provides training in special subjects or skills., A society or institution of distinguished scholars, artists, or scientists that aims to promote and maintain standards in its particular field., A private or specialized high school..

The phonetic transcription of "academy" is /əˈkædəmi/ in British English and /əˈkædəmi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "academy": school, institution, institute, college.

Example usage of "academy": "She goes to the dance academy after school every Tuesday.". More examples on the page.