Meaning of the word cadet in English

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cadet

US /kəˈdet/
UK /kəˈdet/
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Noun

1.

a young person training to be an officer in the armed services or police

Example:
The army cadet demonstrated excellent discipline.
She joined the police cadet program.
2.

a younger son or brother, especially of a noble family

Example:
As the cadet of the family, he had fewer inheritance rights.
The duke's cadet brother pursued a career in the church.
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