military school
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of military school
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
Example Sentences
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"Yes, he is Soviet-minded and graduated from a military school in Russia, but we do not have another military commander of such calibre. He conducted all the successful operations of this war."
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
My father, who does not look at all like Piston Honda, gave me a glare that made me think military school might be in my future.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
Born on October 28, 1968 into a poor rural family, Hernandez graduated from military school as an infantry lieutenant.
From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025
He also attended a Japanese military school that trained kamikaze fighter pilots, where he was bullied for being Korean.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2025
Leon didn’t even notice when the tuition bills from the military school stopped coming.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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