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military academy

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noun

a private school organized somewhat along the lines of and following some of the procedures of military life.
a school that trains men and women for military careers as army officers, usually as part of a college education.

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Nearby words

  1. militarist,
  2. militaristic,
  3. militarize,
  4. militarized,
  5. military,
  6. military attaché,
  7. military brush,
  8. military covenant,
  9. military engineering,
  10. military government

Origin of military academy

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
Also called military school.
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British Dictionary definitions for military academy

military academy

noun

a training establishment for young officer cadets entering the army
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