cadet
Cadet (noun) means a student training to become a military or police officer. Example: “The cadets marched across the parade ground at dawn.”
How to use cadet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA trainee officer in the military or police, or, in an older sense, a family's younger son.
Word forms
cadets plural, Cadets plural
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The _____ marched across the parade ground at dawn.
Etymology
Borrowed from French cadet, from Gascon capdet ("little chief"), from Late Latin capitellum, "small head" — first used in English from the 1630s.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “cadet” mean?
The word “cadet” means a student training to become a military or police officer. In plain terms, a trainee officer in the military or police, or, in an older sense, a family's younger son.
How do you pronounce “cadet”?
“Cadet” is pronounced kuh-DEHT (/kəˈdɛt/ in IPA).
How do you use “cadet” in a sentence?
Here is “cadet” used in a sentence: “The cadets marched across the parade ground at dawn.”
What part of speech is “cadet”?
“Cadet” is a noun.
Where does the word “cadet” come from?
The word “cadet” dates back to around 1630 and comes from Late Latin. Borrowed from French cadet, from Gascon capdet ("little chief"), from Late Latin capitellum, "small head" — first used in English from the 1630s.
Is “cadet” a common word?
“Cadet” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cadet” have?
“Cadet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a student training to become a military or police officer.