naval academy

noun

1. a collegiate institution for training naval officers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of naval academy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

Example Sentences

The Telegraph says that around 200 Houthi mercenaries have been trained at an elite Iranian naval academy by that country's Revolutionary Guard.

From BBC

I knew he had visited naval academies in foreign countries during those reunion trips, but I had no idea he had visited Annapolis and had been part of this small gesture of reconciliation.

From Washington Post

But Ulriksen, of the naval academy, said the distinction between Russian civilian and military ships is narrow and the reported research vessels could fairly be described as “spy ships.”

From Seattle Times

Confederate-linked buildings there include Buchanan House, the superintendent’s official residence, and Maury Hall which today houses the naval academy’s Systems and Weapons Engineering Department.

From Washington Times

Wearing a headscarf to hold back her flowing white curls, the 57-year-old nurse said Vladimir had recently graduated from a local naval academy.

From Reuters