What does conscript mean?
Conscript means One who is compulsorily enrolled, often into a military service; a draftee..
Conscript
/ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ · noun
Meaning
One who is compulsorily enrolled, often into a military service; a draftee..
Definitions by Sense
- One who is compulsorily enrolled, often into a military service; a draftee.
- Drafted into a military service or similar.
- Enrolled; written; registered.
- (transitive) To enroll compulsorily; to draft; to induct.
- A constructed script or writing system, especially for use with a conlang or spelling reform.
Example Sentences
The soldier was a conscript.
Other rich families are being accused of sending their sons abroad before they can be conscripted. Every Taiwanese man must spend three years in the army and another 20 in the reserves.
Synonyms for conscript
Antonyms for conscript
Related Words
Word Forms
- conscripts
- conscripting
- conscripted
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for conscript?
Common synonyms include draft, induct, neography, raise.
What is the opposite of conscript?
Possible antonyms include voluntary, volunteer, military volunteer.
How do you use conscript in a sentence?
The soldier was a conscript.
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