Definition of Cadet

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Definition of Cadet

Cadet

The younger of two brothers; a younger brother or son; the youngest son.

A gentleman who carries arms in a regiment, as a volunteer, with a view of acquiring military skill and obtaining a commission.

A young man in training for military or naval service; esp. a pupil in a military or naval school, as at West Point, Annapolis, or Woolwich.

In New Zealand, a young gentleman learning sheep farming at a station; also, any young man attached to a sheep station.

A young man who makes a business of ruining girls to put them in brothels.

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Cadet Quotations

As a little boy of eleven I entered the Cadet Corps. I was not particularly eager to become a Cadet, but my father wished it. So my wishes were not consulted.
Manfred von Richthofen

I'd like to do the young cadet thing again for sure, but that's why I wanted to do this, to see if I could do it. I took the scenes out of the script and put them together and read them as one little arc, story and that seemed to work.
Scott Speedman

I have therefore concluded to apply for the privilege of becoming a Cadet at West Point.
George Stoneman

Cadet Translations

cadet in German is Kadett
cadet in Swedish is kadett, yngre son

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