Definition

Proper noun A federally operated institution of higher education whose primary mission is to educate, train, and develop leaders of character for commissioning as officers in the United States Army.

Usage

The term "US Military Academy" is used as the official name of the institution. It is often preceded by the definite article "the" and is commonly referred to by its location, "West Point." * The US Military Academy is one of the most prestigious service academies in the country. * He received his commission after graduating from the US Military Academy. * Admission to the US Military Academy is highly competitive.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used metonymically to refer to the institution's values, traditions, or alumni body.
  • His discipline was a product of US Military Academy training.
• In formal and historical contexts, the full official name "United States Military Academy" is used.

Variants and Related Words

• West Point: The common name for the US Military Academy, derived from its location in West Point, New York. The terms are often used interchangeably.
  • He is a West Point graduate.
• Service Academy: A broader category of federal academies that includes the US Military Academy, the US Naval Academy, the US Air Force Academy, and others.
• Army Officer Candidate: A person training to become an Army officer, which is the goal of a US Military Academy cadet.

Synonyms

• West Point (specific synonym by location)
• The Academy (contextual synonym when the military context is clear)
• The United States Military Academy (formal full name)

Related Phrases

• To attend the US Military Academy: To be a cadet and receive an education there.
  • She dreams of attending the US Military Academy.
• A US Military Academy graduate / alumnus: A person who has successfully completed the program and been commissioned.
  • Many famous generals are US Military Academy graduates.

Noun

1. a school for training men and women to become officers in the United States Army