naval academy

American  

noun

1. a collegiate institution for training naval officers.

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Etymology

Origin of naval academy

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

Example Sentences

But Ulriksen, of the naval academy, said the distinction between Russian civilian and military ships is narrow and the reported research vessels could fairly be described as “spy ships.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2022

Wearing a headscarf to hold back her flowing white curls, the 57-year-old nurse said Vladimir had recently graduated from a local naval academy.

From Reuters • May 23, 2022

Harry Setyawan, who had started his sailing career on the Nanggala after graduating at the top of his class from the naval academy, was aboard.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2021

Once in office, President Adams embraced Clay’s American System and proposed a national university and naval academy to train future leaders of the republic.

From Textbooks • Dec. 30, 2014

My mother used to say if he applied himself, he could get into the naval academy.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings