military academy
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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Also called military school.
Origin of military academy
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
Words nearby military academy
militaria, militarism, militarist, militarize, military, military academy, military attaché, military brush, military covenant, military engineering, military government
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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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