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light academia

noun

Etymology

Coined as a logical opposite of dark academia, said to be from a popular Tumblr text post by Ella (@plantaires) posted on 17 January 2019.

Definitions

  1. An aesthetic which romanticizes classic literature and academia with a lighter and more…

    An aesthetic which romanticizes classic literature and academia with a lighter and more cheerful vibe than that of dark academia.

    • Gen Z have reclaimed dark academia and have built a growing community on TikTok, alongside other budding aesthetics like cottagecore, grandmacore, goblincore and light academia.
    • The 2021 Spring Magazine’s theme is “Spring Picnic.” This theme encompasses all things fairy[-]tale, cottagecore, light academia and a hint of scrap-booking.

  2. Alternative letter-case form of light academia.

The neighborhood

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA