academician
/əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/
NOUN
1. A member of a college or university faculty
A person who belongs to the teaching or research staff of a college or university, particularly someone holding a senior academic position.
1.1. University professors and faculty members
Refers to people employed by universities or colleges to teach, conduct research, supervise students, or contribute to academic programs.
Synonyms
Examples
- As an academician, she published numerous papers in prestigious journals.
- The conference attracted leading academicians from around the world to discuss emerging trends in technology.
- He was recognized as a distinguished academician for his groundbreaking research in neuroscience.
Related Words
- academia
- academe
- faculty
- university
- higher education
- scholarship
- research
- lectureship
1.2. Senior academic and scholarly leadership
Refers particularly to an experienced or senior university scholar who holds an established position in an academic institution and contributes to research, teaching, or institutional leadership.
Synonyms
- senior academic
- senior scholar
- professor
- distinguished scholar
- academic leader
Examples
- The senior academicians were invited to evaluate the university's research strategy.
- Several distinguished academicians helped establish the institution's postgraduate programs.
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NOUN
2. A member or follower of an academy or learned society
A person who belongs to or is associated with an organized academy or learned society dedicated to promoting science, art, literature, or other intellectual pursuits.
2.1. Members of scientific and learned academies
Refers to individuals elected or appointed as members of formal organizations that promote scholarly research, scientific advancement, literature, or the arts.
Synonyms
- academician
- academy member
- fellow
- learned society member
- scholar
- scientist
- intellectual
Examples
- The academicians of the Royal Academy gathered to discuss developments in contemporary art.
- She was elected an academician in recognition of her contributions to scientific research.
- The panel of academicians unanimously agreed on the importance of funding for scientific research.
Related Words
- academy
- learned society
- fellowship
- scientific institution
- Royal Academy
- French Academy
- research association
- scholarly organization
2.2. Members of artistic and literary academies
Refers to artists, writers, critics, or intellectuals who belong to formal academies established to encourage and recognize achievements in literature and the arts.
Synonyms
- artist
- literary scholar
- art scholar
- critic
- intellectual
- fellow
Examples
- The academicians reviewed the submitted paintings before selecting the annual exhibition.
- Several renowned academicians helped shape the literary standards of the institution.
Related Words
- fine arts
- literature
- art history
- art criticism
- literary criticism
- cultural institution
- artistic tradition