Pronunciations

Definitions

  • adj. Relating to academia; university-like.

Example Sentences

  • "That argument was so academishe - he cited three philosophers and not one sefer!"

Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish
  • English

Etymology

  • English academic + Yiddish adjectival suffix -יש

    • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

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