conscript

/ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /kənˈskɹɪpt/

noun

One who is compulsorily enrolled, often into a military service; a draftee.

Examples :

"The soldier was a conscript."

verb

To enrol(l) compulsorily; to draft; to induct.

Examples :

"The army might conscript young men if there aren't enough volunteers. "

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adjective

Drafted into a military service or similar.

Examples :

"The conscript soldiers reported to training camp, ready to begin their military service. "

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adjective

Enrolled; written; registered.

Examples :

"The conscript list of attendees for the workshop is posted on the company bulletin board. "

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Meanings

Examples :

"The soldier was a conscript."

Examples :

"The army might conscript young men if there aren't enough volunteers. "

Examples :

"The conscript soldiers reported to training camp, ready to begin their military service. "

Examples :

"The conscript list of attendees for the workshop is posted on the company bulletin board. "

Related Words

registered verb

To enter in a register.

volunteers noun

One who enters into, or offers for, any service of his/her own free will, especially when done without pay.

workshop noun

A room, especially one which is not particularly large, used for manufacturing or other light industrial work.

compulsorily adverb

In a compulsory manner.

reported verb

To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).

training verb

To practice an ability.

attendees noun

A person who is in attendance or in the audience of an event.

bulletin noun

A short report, especially one released through official channels to be broadcast or publicized.

soldiers noun

A member of an army, of any rank.

enrolled verb

To enter (a name, etc.) in a register, roll or list

service noun

An act of being of assistance to someone.

military noun

Armed forces.