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| academician |
one who belongs to an organization, such as an academy, that promotes learning. [1/2 definitions] |
| Academy Award |
an award given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievement in motion picture production and performance, also called an Oscar. |
| Annapolis |
the U.S. Naval Academy located there. [1/2 definitions] |
| cadet |
a student in a military academy; person training to be a military officer. |
| conservatoire |
a school or academy for the arts; conservatory. |
| Grammy |
any of various awards given annually in the United States by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievement in the recording industry. |
| manège |
a school for this art; riding academy. [1/3 definitions] |
| middy |
(informal) a student at the U.S. Naval Academy; midshipman. [1/2 definitions] |
| Oscar |
see "Academy Award." [2 definitions] |
| plebe |
a freshman in a military academy. |
| West Point |
the oldest military post in the U.S. and the seat of the U.S. Military Academy, located north of New York City on the western bank of the Hudson River. |
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