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Academe

Verb / ˈækʌˌdi:m / Another word for academe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Academe is a noun that means the world of higher education and scholarship.

Synonyms & similar words

academia academia academics education learning school university college institution scholarship study teaching training culture erudition intellect knowledge lore pedagogy research science

Example sentences

  1. The professor has spent his entire career in academe.
  2. She is interested in pursuing a career in academe.
  3. The conference brought together scholars from all over academe.
  4. The new book explores the inner workings of academe.
  5. He has published extensively in the world of academe.

Quotes

  • 'Academe, n.: An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught. Academy, n.: A modern school where football is taught.' - Ambrose Bierce
  • 'Academe, n.: An ivory tower, a place of refuge from commonplace reality. Academia, n.: A place where madness is methodical and method is mad.' - Webster's Dictionary
  • 'There is no shortage of reasons why scholars may find themselves drawn to the world of academe.' - Henry Giroux

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