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midshipmen

 

[ ˈmɪdʃɪpmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

naval training

Midshipmen are students at a naval academy who are in training to become commissioned officers in a navy. They undergo rigorous academic and practical training to prepare for their military careers. Typically, midshipmen are involved in both classroom learning and hands-on training, including seamanship and navigation skills. The term primarily refers to the rank held by these individuals in a naval training institution.

Synonyms

cadet, naval officer trainee

Examples of usage

  • The midshipmen practiced their navigation skills during the training exercises.
  • After four years of rigorous training, the midshipmen graduated as officers.
  • The academy welcomed new midshipmen at the beginning of the academic year.

Translations

Translations of the word "midshipmen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cadete

🇮🇳 मिडशिपमेन

🇩🇪 Kadett

🇮🇩 midshipman

🇺🇦 мідшипмен

🇵🇱 midshipman

🇯🇵 ミッドシップマン

🇫🇷 aspirant

🇪🇸 cadete

🇹🇷 müfreze subayı

🇰🇷 중위후보생

🇸🇦 طالب في البحرية

🇨🇿 kadet

🇸🇰 kadet

🇨🇳 海军中尉候选人

🇸🇮 kadet

🇮🇸 skipsstjóri

🇰🇿 мидшипмен

🇬🇪 მიდშიპმენი

🇦🇿 midshipmen

🇲🇽 cadete

Etymology

The term 'midshipman' originated in the early 16th century, derived from the combination of 'mid' and 'ship.' Historically, it referred to a junior officer who served in the middle of a ship. The evolution of the term reflects the stratification of naval ranks and responsibilities over time. Initially, midshipmen were responsible for various duties aboard naval vessels, gaining practical experience necessary for eventual promotion to higher ranks. Over the centuries, the role of midshipman has become more formalized with the establishment of naval academies, where these young trainees are now extensively educated in naval science and leadership. The tradition of training midshipmen has become a cornerstone of modern naval forces, underscoring the importance of thorough preparation in developing future leaders in maritime military operations.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,940, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.