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academies

[əˈkadəmiz]

academies Definition

  • 1institutions of higher learning, typically specializing in a particular subject or discipline
  • 2schools, especially private ones, that provide specialized education or training

Using academies: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "academies" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He attended one of the top academies in the country for music.

  • Example

    The academy offers courses in art, design, and fashion.

  • Example

    She was accepted into the prestigious academy of science and technology.

academies Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for academies

Phrases with academies

  • a school that provides education and training for officers in the armed forces

    Example

    He graduated from a military academy and became a lieutenant in the army.

  • a school that specializes in teaching dance

    Example

    She has been attending a dance academy since she was five years old.

  • a school that provides education and training for police officers

    Example

    After passing the entrance exam, he enrolled in the police academy.

Origins of academies

from Middle French 'academie', from Latin 'academia', from Greek 'Akadēmeia', the name of the grove or garden where Plato taught

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Summary: academies in Brief

'Academies' [əˈkadəmiz] are institutions of higher learning or schools that specialize in a particular subject or discipline. They offer specialized education or training and can be public or private. Examples include military academies, dance academies, and police academies. Synonyms for 'academies' include 'school', 'college', 'university', and 'institute'.