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The term ivory tower originates in the Biblical Song of Solomon (7: 4) and was later used as an epithet for Mary. From the 19th century, it has been used to designate an environment of intellectual pursuit disconnected from the practical concerns of everyday life. In American English usage it is also used as shorthand for academia or the university.
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where did the term ivory tower come from