Definition

Noun: - A child whose parent or parents have a long-term career as officers in the United States Army. This term often implies a childhood characterized by frequent moves and life on military bases.

Usage

The term "army brat" is a specific, informal label. It is often used by the individuals themselves or within military communities with a sense of shared identity and experience, rather than as a derogatory term. It describes a particular lifestyle and upbringing.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term can be extended informally to describe children of career personnel in other branches of the U.S. military (e.g., "navy brat," "military brat"), though "army brat" specifically refers to the U.S. Army.
• It often connotes resilience, adaptability, and a unique cultural perspective shaped by the mobile military lifestyle.

Variants and Related Words

• Military brat (noun): A more general term for a child of a career service member in any branch of the armed forces.

Synonyms

• Military child (more formal and neutral term)

Noun

1. the child of a career officer of the United States Army