* Formal: "Her research on the impact of social media on political discourse is highly respected within academia."
* Informal: "After years in academia, she decided to pursue a career in the tech industry."
* Specific: "The conference brought together leading figures from academia and industry."
* Comparative: "The challenges faced by students in academia are very different from those in the workforce."
You can use "academia" to refer to:
* The world of higher education and research: "She's dedicated her life to academia."
* The academic community: "The findings were met with skepticism from some members of academia."
* Academic institutions: "He's spent his entire career working at prestigious academic institutions."