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

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

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

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

In May of that year, Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, was killed in his hiding place in Abbottabad, just a stone’s throw away from our military academy.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai

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