cadet
word
/kəˈdɛt/
kuh-DET
/kɐdˈɛt/
kuh-DET
Definition
A cadet is a young person undergoing training to become an officer in the military, police, or a similar organization.
Usage & Nuances
'Cadet' is typically used for trainees in military academies or police academies. Not used for general students. Sometimes used in junior programs (e.g. 'air cadets'). Can be male or female; gender-neutral.
Spanish: cadetePortuguese (BR): cadetePortuguese (PT): cadeteChinese (Simplified): 军校学员Chinese (Traditional): 軍校學員Hindi: कैडेटArabic: طالب ضابطBengali: ক্যাডেট - জুনিয়র প্রশিক্ষণার্থী (সামরিক/পুলিশ)Russian: курсантJapanese: 士官候補生Vietnamese: học viên (quân sự) - thiếu sinh quânKorean: 견습생 (군사/경찰) - 사관생도Turkish: astsubay adayı - öğrenci subayUrdu: کیڈٹIndonesian: taruna - kadet (militer/polisi)
Example Sentences
Each cadet must wear a uniform.
basic
He is a military cadet at the academy.
basic
The police cadet finished her training.
basic
"I met a cadet at summer camp who wants to join the air force next year."
natural
After graduating as a cadet, she was promoted to officer.
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The youngest cadet surprised everyone by winning the obstacle course.
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