academy

• Sustantivo que designa una institución de educación superior, de investigación científica o de formación especializada, a menudo centrada en las artes, las ciencias o disciplinas profesionales.

A noun referring to an institution of higher learning, research, or specialized training, often focused on arts, sciences, or professional disciplines.

1. Educational institutionB1formal

   A school or institution for specialized learning, often at a higher level.

   Academia (institución educativa)

   • She was accepted into the military academy.
   • The art academy offers courses in painting and sculpture.
   • He studied at the Royal Academy of Music.

   Sinónimoscollegeconservatoryinstituteinstitutionschoolseminaryuniversity

2. Society of scholarsB2formal

   A society or institution of distinguished scholars, artists, or scientists.

   Academia (sociedad de eruditos)

   • The Academy of Sciences awarded him a prize.
   • She was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
   • The academy published a journal on modern literature.

   Sinónimosinstitute