n. [ F. académicien. See Academy. ] 1. A member of an academy, or society for promoting science, art, or literature, as of the French Academy, or the Royal Academy of arts. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A collegian. [ R. ] Chesterfield. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. the position or state of being a member of an honorary academy. [ WordNet 1.5 ]