Synonyms for

Cadet

Verb / kʌˈdet / Another word for cadet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A young trainee in the armed services or police force.

Synonyms & similar words

plebe trainee recruit apprentice novice rookie pupil student learner protégé intern probationer assistant subordinate underling follower disciple acolyte adherent devotee supporter

Synonyms by register

Formal

trainee apprentice intern probationer

Informal

newbie rookie greenhorn kid

Literary

novice aspirant initiate

Antonyms

leader officer commander superior veteran master

Common collocations

  • army cadet
  • air force cadet
  • naval cadet
  • police cadet
  • cadet school
  • cadet training
  • young cadet
  • military cadet

Word family

noun cadet
adjective cadet

Usage note

A cadet is typically a young person training for a position of responsibility, especially in the armed forces or police. It implies a subordinate status and a period of learning.

Example sentences

  1. The cadet was excited to learn about the military.
  2. The police cadet worked hard to pass the physical fitness test.
  3. The cadet program helps train young people to become firefighters.
  4. The cadet saluted the officer as they walked by.
  5. The cadet marched in formation with the other recruits.

Quotes

  • I'm an American airman. I'm a warrior. I have answered my nation's call.
  • The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.
  • The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The Soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one’s country.

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