Academic

(noun) an educator who works at a college or university. Synonyms: academician, academic, faculty member.

(adj) associated with academia or an academy. Synonyms: academic. Examples: "The academic curriculum." "Academic gowns."

(adj) hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result. Synonyms: academic. Examples: "An academic discussion." "An academic question."

(adj) marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects. Synonyms: academic, donnish, pedantic.