An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A member of an association or institution for the advancement of arts, sciences, or letters.

Etymology (EN): From Fr. académicien, from académic-, → academic,

• -ian a suffix forming adjectives and nouns.

Etymology (PE): Farhangestânvand, from farhangestân, → academy,

• -vand a suffix forming adjectives and agent nouns, → actual.