1. A fixed period of time during which instruction is given at a school, college, or university
The academic term begins in September and ends in May.
O período letivo começa em setembro e termina em maio.
2. A specialized word or phrase used in academic or scholarly contexts
The professor explained the academic term 'phenomenology' to the students.
O professor explicou o termo acadêmico 'fenomenologia' aos alunos.