Conscript
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Conscript is a noun meaning One who is compulsorily enrolled, often into a military service; a draftee.
Meaning
One who is compulsorily enrolled, often into a military service; a draftee.
More Meanings
- 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.
Word Forms
- conscripts
- conscripting
- conscripted
Synonyms for conscript
Depending on context, synonyms include draft, induct, neography, raise, levy, recruit.
Antonyms for conscript
Common opposites include voluntary, volunteer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include draftee, levy, recruit, raise, soldier, enlist.
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Sources & Attribution
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