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academia

[ə-ˈka-də-mē-ə]
nounfemininepl: academias
academia
1. The environment and community of scholars, researchers, and students engaged in higher education and intellectual pursuits
She spent her entire career in academia, publishing numerous research papers.
Ela passou toda a carreira na academia, publicando numerosos artigos de pesquisa.
2. A school or institution of learning, especially one for specialized training or artistic instruction
He enrolled in a martial arts academia to improve his skills.
Ele se matriculou em uma academia de artes marciais para melhorar suas habilidades.
3. A gym or fitness center where people exercise
I go to the academia three times a week.
Vou à academia três vezes por semana.
Synonyms
universidadeinstitutoescolaginásio

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
academia
Commonly used for both higher education institutions and fitness gyms
Portugal
academia
Primarily refers to institutions of higher learning; gym is typically 'ginásio' or 'centro de fitness'
São Paulo
academia
Very common term for fitness centers in urban areas

Related Idioms & Phrases

vida na academia
mundo da academia
carreira acadêmica
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