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cadetship

American  
[kuh-det-ship] / kəˈdɛt ʃɪp /

noun

plural

cadetships
  1. the position, status, or tenure of a cadet, such as an army or navy cadet, a trainee in a business or profession, or, especially historically, the youngest son in a family.


Example Sentences

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He was persuaded by a friend to apply for a cadetship at the Koori Mail, but he was hesitant as he had no experience as a reporter.

From BBC

In the first days of a student’s cadetship, the president of the Honor Court makes clear that a cadet will abide by the Honor Code — with no exceptions, including for the president.

From Washington Post

He said the shortage was a short-term situation, adding that Emirates has 170 pilots going through its cadetship programme.

From Reuters

He was educated at Rugby and Cambridge, and accepted a cadetship in the Indian army at the advanced age for those days of twenty-three.

From Project Gutenberg

From the time he donned short trousers he dreamed of a cadetship at West Point, and a commission under his own flag.

From Project Gutenberg