academic journal
collocation / noun phrase · Collocation / phrase B2
Plain meaning
a serious magazine or online publication where researchers publish studies
Exam-register meaning
a peer-reviewed or specialist publication used as a credible academic source
In context
naturalShe found the article in an academic journal, not on a random blog.
examAcademic journals play an important role in spreading new research findings across disciplines.
Common collocations
publish in an academic journalpeer-reviewed journaljournal article
Watch out
Do not call it an “academic magazine” in formal contexts; “journal” is the better term.
Word family
academic (adjective)journal (noun)journal article (noun phrase)