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Yes, academic is playable

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TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Academic" Definition

noun

A member of an institution of higher learning.
One who has an academic viewpoint or a scholarly background.
A member of an institution of learning.
A person who is academic in background, outlook, or methods.
Academic subjects .

adjective

Based on formal education.
Formalistic or conventional.
Having no practical purpose or use.
Of or belonging to a scholarly organization.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a school, especially one of higher learning.

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