The former management consultant has a strong academicbackground, having lectured at Cambridge throughout his business career.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
A good academicbackground is essential and practical experience is a bonus.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
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Definition of 'academic'
academic
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adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
Academic is used to describe things that relate to the work done in schools, colleges, and universities, especially work which involves studying and reasoning rather than practical or technical skills.