Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
academicista
academic
academic
relating to education and scholarship
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-ista
person who practices, is concerned with, or subscribes to something
Academicista means academic (in a somewhat negative sense) and can be thought of as academic0 + -ista1 (person who practices or subscribes to something1). It often implies someone who is excessively academic or pedantic.
adjective
  1. academic
    Overly focused on academic or theoretical aspects, often at the expense of practical application
    Su enfoque academicista no resuelve los problemas reales. // His academic approach doesn't solve real-world problems.