American English

How to pronounce academies

nounB1Common word
uhKAAduhmeez

/əˈkʰæ.ɾə.miz/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Related entry: academy

a school or institution that provides education or training in a particular subject

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Meanings & examples

noun

a school or institution that provides education or training in a particular subject

She attends a military academy.

He studied music at an academy.

Good to know

Academy does not always mean university. It can be a school for a special subject or job.

Common phrases & grammar

military academy · police academy · music academy · art academy

attend an academy

study at an academy

nounformalless common

an official organization of people who work in art, literature, science, or another subject

She was elected to the National Academy of Sciences.

The academy honors leading scientists each year.

Good to know

In an organization's name, academy may mean a formal group, not a school.

Common phrases & grammar

national academy · academy member · Academy of Sciences · elected to an academy

be elected to an academy

a member of an academy

Useful expressions

the Academy Awards

the annual film prizes given in the United States; the Oscars

The Academy Awards are on Sunday.

Related words & forms

The plural changes y to ies: academies.