Definition

A place where students are taught, or the community of scholars and educators involved in academic life.

Example

The academe is often seen as a place of rigorous intellectual pursuit.

Conversation

I’ve been thinking about how much I miss the academe since graduation.

I know what you mean; the discussions we had were always so enriching.

Yeah, and the atmosphere in the academe really inspired me to learn more.

Absolutely! It’s hard to find that kind of motivation outside of it.

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Root Explanation

Academe is derived from "Akadēmia" (from Greek Ἀκαδημία, meaning a place of learning), which refers to the school founded by Plato in a grove near Athens. The term has evolved to represent the academic world or scholarly environment.

Memory Tip

Imagine a special place of learning, like Plato's school, to remember that 'academe' refers to the academic world.

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