Phrase guide
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noun
An aesthetic which romanticizes classic literature and academia with a lighter and more cheerful vibe than that of dark academia.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Qualifier: Tumblr aesthetic
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Alternative letter-case form of light academia.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, uncountable
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History
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.
