Synonyms of academy

academy

noun

ə-ˈka-də-mē 

as in school

a place or establishment for teaching and learning

a military academy

an academy of the fine arts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• school
• academe
• seminary
• kindergarten
• high school
• prep
• prep school
• preparatory school
• public school
• elementary school
• secondary school
• boarding school
• junior high school
• primary school
• senior high school
• middle school
• trade school
• common school
• grammar school
• charter school
• magnet school
• yeshiva
• Sunday school
• training school
• madrassa
• minischool

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of academy

Our thoughts are with Carlos's family and loved ones, his fiancée, and his classmates, instructors, and academy staff during this difficult time. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Filmmakers can’t submit to the Emmys if they’ve already been nominated for an Oscar, but the motion picture academy doesn’t have that same rule — and sometimes double dipping can still occur. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Completing the set is younger brother Rocco, who came up through Hull’s academy and now plays for Gateshead in the fifth-tier National League. — Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026