cadet
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //kəˈdɛt// UK //kɐdˈɛt// cadet
n. a student at a military or police school who is training to become an officer.
n. a trainee officer at a military academy or similar institution.
The cadet saluted the general.
Every cadet must complete basic training before joining the regular army.
The young cadet stood at attention, his uniform crisp and his posture rigid, embodying the discipline expected of future leaders.