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military academy

American  

noun

  1. a private school organized somewhat along the lines of and following some of the procedures of military life.

  2. a school that trains people for military careers as army officers, usually as part of a college education.

military academy British  

noun

  1. a training establishment for young officer cadets entering the army

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Etymology

Origin of military academy

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Example Sentences

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He would then enroll in a military academy to become an officer, and they would start a family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 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

Roh and Chun had been close for decades, first meeting as classmates at military academy during the Korean War.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

At the time, Stanstead was a military academy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

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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