(historical, obsolete) A follower of Plato. / (obsolete) A member of an academy, university, or college.

In an academic style or way; from an academic perspective.

(classical studies, sometimes capitalized) The doctrines of Plato's academy; specifically the skeptical doctrines of the later academy stating that nothing can be known; a tenet of the Academic philosophy; state of being Academic.

(classical studies, usually capitalized) The garden where Plato taught. / (classical studies, usually capitalized) Plato's philosophical system based on skepticism; Plato's followers.

Belonging to the school or philosophy of Plato / Belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning, or a scholarly society or organization.

(usually capitalized) A follower of Plato, a Platonist.

(now chiefly US) A member (especially a senior one) of the faculty at a college or university; an academic.

(Britain) The articles of dress prescribed and worn at some colleges and universities, typically on special occasions such as graduation.

(rare) Belonging to the school of Plato; believing in Plato's philosophy; sceptical . / Pertaining to a university or other form of higher education.

(plural only) Academic dress, consisting of a cap and gown.