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.

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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Saul had just completed his initial training with the Honor Guard in December and was studying at the military academy.

From Barron's

After graduating from the military academy, he served in the country's air force for a year before South and North Yemen united in 1990.

From Barron's

An Army captain, he first befriended the late Hugo Chávez on a baseball team during their days in the military academy.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

• naval academy