noun

cadet

cadet, trainee officer

He is a cadet at the military academy.

He is a cadet at the military academy.

The police cadets were on parade.

The police cadets were on parade.

a cadet at/in ((a place)) a trainee at a specific institution He is a cadet at the military academy.

Synonyms: trainee, recruit, novice

From French 'cadet' (younger son), as younger sons often entered the military.

Picture a young person in a crisp uniform, a 'cadet', dedicated to their training.

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