midshipmen Definition
- 1a student at a naval academy who is training to be an officer
- 2a rank in the British navy, above that of cadet and below that of sub-lieutenant
Using midshipmen: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "midshipmen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The midshipmen were required to attend a lecture on navigation.
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He was promoted to midshipman after completing his training.
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The Royal Navy has a long history of training midshipmen.
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Summary: midshipmen in Brief
A 'midshipman' [mid-ship-muh n] is a student at a naval academy who is training to be an officer or a rank in the British navy. Examples include 'The midshipmen were required to attend a lecture on navigation.' and 'The Royal Navy has a long history of training midshipmen.'
