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academies

/əˈkædəmiz/

Meanings
noun
(usually capitalized) The garden where Plato taught.

Examples :

""Philosophers often refer to Plato's Academies as the birthplace of Western philosophical thought." "
philosophy education history culture

Related Words

Illustration renaissance

renaissance noun

/ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ /ɹəˈneɪs(ə)ns/

A rebirth or revival.

"After years of decline, the town experienced a renaissance with the opening of new businesses and cultural centers. "

Illustration questioning

questioning verb

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋ/

To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

"The teacher was questioning the student about the missing assignment. "

Illustration inspiration

inspiration noun

/ɪnspɨˈɹeɪʃən/

The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of respiration.

"The deep inspiration filled her lungs with air, preparing her for the long run. "

Illustration institution

institution noun

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

A custom or practice of a society or community.

"Greeting each other with a handshake is a common institution in many Western cultures. "

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capitalized verb

/ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈkæpɪtlˌaɪzd/

In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.

"In German, all nouns are capitalized."

Illustration philosophers

philosophers noun

/fɪˈlɒsəfəz/ /fəˈlɑsəfɚz/

A lover of wisdom.

"Example Sentence: "The old men sitting on the park bench were like philosophers, always discussing the meaning of life and offering advice." "

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established verb

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/

To make stable or firm; to confirm.

"The company established a new policy to improve employee safety. "

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disseminated verb

/dɪˈseməˌneɪtɪd/ /dɪˈsemɪˌneɪtɪd/

To sow and scatter principles, ideas, opinions, etc, or concrete things, for growth and propagation, like seeds.

"The teacher disseminated the worksheets to the students. "

Illustration intellectuals

intellectuals noun

/ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz/ /ˌɪntəˈlektʃəwəlz/

An intelligent, learned person, especially one who discourses about learned matters.

"The meeting was full of intellectuals discussing complex economic theories. "

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authoritative adjective

/ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv/ /ɔˈθɑɹɪtətɪv/

Arising or originating from a figure of authority

"The authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron."

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prestigious adjective

/pɹə-/

Of high prestige.

"She has a prestigious job with an international organization."

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philosophical adjective

/ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/ /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/

Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.

"My philosophical approach to parenting focuses on encouraging my children's independent thinking. "