Cadet
/kəˈdɛt/
nounBeginner📊CommonPerson
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Definitions
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A student in a military academy or other training program.
/kəˈdɛt/
nounneutralBeginner
Person
A young person undergoing training, especially in a military academy.
The cadets marched in perfect formation.
💡 Simply: A student in military school.
More Examples
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She's a cadet at the Air Force Academy.
How It's Used
Military
"The cadet graduated top of his class at West Point."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From French *cadet*, diminutive of *cas*, meaning "head". Originally referred to a younger son in a family, later extending to military training.
Historically, the term 'cadet' was also used to refer to a younger son in a family, particularly within a noble family.
Memory tip
Think of 'cadet' as a 'candidate' for military service.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"younger son"
cadet officercadet corps
Common misspellings
cadatcadet
Practice
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