Academia
Academia
Academia (/əˈkædɪmiə/; from the Ancient Greek: Ἀκαδημία) is the community of students and scholars engaged in higher education and research. The term is derived from the Plato's Academy, an institution of higher learning in ancient Greece.
Etymology
The term "academia" is derived from the Ancient Greek: Ἀκαδημία (Akadēmía), which refers to a place of learning or higher education. The name comes from the Akademos, a legendary hero in Greek mythology, after whom the Academy in Athens was named.
Related Terms
- University: An institution of higher learning providing facilities for teaching and research and authorized to grant academic degrees.
- Scholar: A specialist in a particular branch of study who is engaged in the pursuit of knowledge.
- Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
- Higher Education: Education provided by universities and other institutions that award academic degrees, such as university colleges, and liberal arts colleges.
- Plato's Academy: An institution of higher learning in ancient Greece, founded by the philosopher Plato.
See Also
External links
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