noun
- students at a military academy or training school for military officers
- younger sons or daughters of a family, especially in aristocratic families
Usage: historical; formal
Examples
- The cadets marched in formation across the parade ground.
- West Point cadets undergo rigorous military training.
- She joined the police cadets program after high school.
- The naval cadets learned navigation and seamanship.
- Air Force cadets must complete flight training.
- The academy graduated 200 cadets this year.
- Young cadets often struggle with the demanding schedule.