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academy

noun

A learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
A
Ends with
Y
Contains
CA
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

əˈkæd.ə.mi

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noun

  1. A learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge

noun

  1. A school for special training

noun

  1. A secondary school (usually private)

noun

  1. An institution for the advancement of art or science or literature

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