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acad·​e·​mist | \ əˈkadəmə̇st \
plural -s

Definition of academist

: academic

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First Known Use of academist

circa 1649, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for academist

French académiste, from académie academy + -iste -ist

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The first known use of academist was circa 1649

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“Academist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/academist. Accessed 16 May. 2022.

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