Academy, plato’s
academy, plato’s
a school of philosophy established by plato in ancient athens, named after a legendary greek hero, hecademus. the academy continued in operation for several hundred years.
note: the academy, academe, and academic life are general terms for learning in schools, colleges, and universities.
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