cadet
noun
"Cadet" typically refers to a young person who is undergoing training, usually in a military organization. Specifically, it often refers to officer candidates or students at military academies. More generally, it can refer to young people who aspire to pursue a career in the military or who have an interest in military matters.
Example
- My son has always been interested in joining the military, so he's decided to become a cadet at the military academy.
- The cadets at the academy are trained to become leaders who are capable of making tough decisions in high-pressure situations.
- After completing his training as a cadet, John was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the army.