academic

• Sich auf Bildung, Lehre, Forschung oder Wissenschaft beziehend, oft im formalen oder theoretischen Sinne; auch: den Lehrbetrieb oder die Universität betreffend und für die Praxis wenig relevant.

Relating to education, study, or scholarship, often in a formal or theoretical sense.

1. Relating to educationA2formal

   Connected with education, especially at college or university level.

   Bildung betreffend

   • She has an academic background in physics.
   • He received an academic award for his research.
   • The university offers various academic programs.

   Synonymecollegiateeducationalpedagogicalscholasticschooluniversity

2. Theoretical, not practicalB2formal

   Concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical application.

   Theoretisch

   • This is an academic question with no real-world impact.
   • Their discussion was purely academic.
   • The debate remained academic since the law was already passed.

   Synonymeabstractconceptualhypotheticalidealintellectualnotionalscholarlyspeculativetheoretical

   Antonymeappliedhands-onpracticalreal world

3. Scholarly or studiousB2formal

   Having qualities associated with learning and scholarship.

   Gelehrsam, wissenschaftlich

   • He is an academic person who loves reading.
   • The book is written in an academic style.
   • She has an academic approach to problem-solving.

   Synonymebookisheruditeintellectuallearnedscholarlyscholasticstudious

   Antonymeappliedpracticalunscholarlyunstudiousvocational

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die an einer Universität oder Hochschule lehrt oder forscht, oder ein Mitglied der akademischen Gemeinschaft.

A noun referring to a person who teaches or researches at a university or college, or a member of the academic community.

1. Scholar or teacherB1formal

   A person who teaches or does research at a university or college.

   Wissenschaftler oder Lehrkraft

   • She is an academic specializing in ancient history.
   • The academics gathered for the conference.
   • Many academics publish their research in journals.

   Synonymeacademiciandonfellowlecturerprofessorresearcherscholarteacher

2. Student or scholarB2formal

   Someone engaged in advanced study or research, often a university student.

   Student oder Wissenschaftler

   • He was a brilliant academic before becoming a professor.
   • The university supports young academics through scholarships.
   • Academics from around the world attended the lecture.

   Synonymeacademicianintellectualresearcherscholarstudent