plural noun
People who teach or do research at colleges or universities.
Many academics study climate change.
The conference brought together academics from several countries.
American English
How to pronounce academics
nounB1Common word
aakuhDEHmihks
/ˌæ.kəˈdɛ.mɪks/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Form of academic
Academics can mean university teachers and researchers, or school subjects and a student's performance in them.
People who teach or do research at colleges or universities.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
School subjects and a student's work or performance in them.
Her academics improved after she got extra help.
The college values athletics as well as academics.
Useful expressions
the period when classes take place during a year
The academic year starts in September.
the freedom of teachers and researchers to study and express ideas
Academic freedom is important at universities.