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

Take the case of Igbert Marín Chaparro, who in 1999 graduated at the top of his class from Venezuela’s military academy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

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

He joined the military in 1999, enrolled at the UK's elite Sandhurst military academy and graduated the following year.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

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 • Jan. 7, 2026

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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