military academy

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

noun

1. a training establishment for young officer cadets entering the army

Word History and Origins

Origin of military academy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Example Sentences

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

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

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Staff at libraries in other military academies and on hundreds of military installations, may be compelled to take similar actions to curtail free speech.

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

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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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