No. 4,030 in Dutch
academy
An institution for education or specialized training.
In a sentence
De student werd toegelaten tot de prestigieuze academie voor kunsten.
The student was admitted to the prestigious academy for arts.
In this sentence, 'academie' refers to an institution dedicated to teaching arts.
Onze stad heeft een nieuwe sportacademie geopend.
Our city has opened a new sports academy.
Here, 'academie' indicates a specialized center for training in sports.
Het woord 'academie' heeft zijn oorsprong in het oude Griekenland.
The word 'academy' originates from ancient Greece.
In this example, 'academie' is used to discuss the historical and linguistic aspects of the term.
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