"Academician" is not a common word in the English language as it refers to a concept which does not exist in the English-speaking world. This word is used to describe a full member of an academy - a club whose purpose was to unite the most distinguished scholars.
One of the most well-known examples was the Soviet Union Academy of Sciences. As is the case with its successor - the Russian Academy of Sciences - membership was highly prestigious.
"Academician" is not a common word in the English language as it refers to a concept which does not exist in the English-speaking world. This word is used to describe a full member of an academy - a club whose purpose was to unite the most distinguished scholars.
One of the most well-known examples was the Soviet Union Academy of Sciences. As is the case with its successor - the Russian Academy of Sciences - membership was highly prestigious.
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