Educational Institutions Glossary

noun a college for the study of classical music or other arts.

• The conservatory at the botanical garden is filled with rare and exotic plants.
• Let's hang out in the conservatory and enjoy some sunshine.
• The conservatory is like a green oasis in the middle of the city.
• Her mind was like a conservatory, filled with knowledge and wisdom.

noun a place of business or organization

adjective used to describe something related to the act of establishing or setting up

• The establishment of new policies is crucial for the success of the organization.
• We should check out that new establishment that just opened up downtown.
• Let's hit up that new establishment for some grub.
• The establishment of trust between the two parties was a long and challenging process.

adjective describing something that has been in existence for a significant amount of time

• The long established company has been in business for over 50 years.
• The long established restaurant is a favorite among locals.
• That long established bar is the place to be on Friday nights.
• Her long established reputation as a reliable worker helped her secure the promotion.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb by providing information on how, when, where, or to what extent something is done

• The meeting will be held privately in the conference room.
• Let's discuss this privately after the party.
• I'll tell you privately what really happened.
• She kept her feelings privately hidden from everyone.

noun a place of learning, such as a college or university

• The academe plays a crucial role in shaping the minds of future leaders.
• Many students struggle to navigate the expectations of academe.
• I'm so over all the drama in the academe.
• In the academe of life, we are all students learning valuable lessons.