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

But the former military academy student has long shown a fascination for martial trappings, often surrounding himself with soldiers and visiting military sites.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

At the time, Stanstead was a military academy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

As a young graduate of a military academy in Kharkiv, Oleksandr Sushchenko arrived at Pervomais’k two years later, just as the process of decommissioning was getting under way.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024

I’d thought Thorn was scary when I first saw him in his black uniform at the military academy.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan

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