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
He joined the military in 1999, enrolled at the UK's elite Sandhurst military academy and graduated the following year.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 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
I’d thought Thorn was scary when I first saw him in his black uniform at the military academy.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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