military academy
Americannoun
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a private school organized somewhat along the lines of and following some of the procedures of military life.
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a school that trains people for military careers as army officers, usually as part of a college education.
noun
Etymology
Origin of military academy
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
Example Sentences
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Yet Dr Saung, who once served in the army, spending 19 years at a military academy, remains determined to inspire the young rebels he sees coming through his doors to keep fighting.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Culver City’s founder, Harry Culver, set up a military academy on five acres there in the 1920s; 40 years later it was housing tracts.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Saul had just completed his initial training with the Honor Guard in December and was studying at the military academy.
From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026
At the time, Stanstead was a military academy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
He was a very old man when I knew him, but as a young lieutenant just out of military academy he had been assigned to General Miles and he served in the Chief Joseph campaign.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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