Meaning of academe in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈækəˌdim/

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  1. Noun

    academe

    Etymology

    late 16th century (in the sense ‘academy’): from Latin academia, reinforced by Greek Akadēmos (see academy)

    Definitions

    1. the academic world

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