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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

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It applies to all active-duty members as well as activated National Guard and Reserve members, military academy students and some civilians serving in support of the military during wartime.

From BBC

He applied unsuccessfully for West Point, the elite US military academy.

From BBC

They shared a hometown and had started out together at the military academy.

From BBC

He studied at school in the UK and attended Sandhurst military academy.

From BBC

Preliminary research suggests he may have graduated from a Russian military academy and may have been a resident in South Africa.

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