ivory-towerish

adjective

Definition of ivory-towerishnext
as in academic
very learned or educated but inexperienced in practical matters the governor dismissed his critics at the state university as a gaggle of ivory-towerish goo-goos

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  • Students can proactively bridge this gap by prioritizing practical skills employers demand, beyond just academic grades.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • Democratic socialists and academic experts say the ideology isn't communism, but rather a belief that the economy should be run for the public’s benefit through democratic decision-making.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026
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