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What does Academy mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word Academy? Here's what it means.

Proper noun
  1. (classical studies, historical) The school for advanced education founded by Plato; the garden where Plato taught. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
  2. (classical studies) The disciples of plato. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
  3. (philosophy) Platonism. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
  4. A specific society of scholars or artists.
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It is hoped that this development will augur a new era of cooperation between the AAA and the Academy of Accounting Historians.
After two strenuous months of hard work, mid-term had finally arrived for the Army Academy High School cadets on Arduous Prime.
After working for a time as a window dresser, she gained a place at the London Academy of Dramatic Arts.
He has promised to familiarise himself with the Academy and sort out pre-season friendlies as quickly as possible.
The Academy Award-winning actress is so awful in this film that words fail me.
James Cagney was a screen toughie, but the poor guy had to dance and sing for the Academy members to take note of him.

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