Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
draftee
noun
/dræfˈti/
Definition
A person who is enlisted into the military service through a draft.
Examples
- The government issued a call for draftees to serve in the armed forces.
- Many draftees had mixed feelings about being sent overseas for service.
- During the Vietnam War, numerous young men became draftees against their will.
Meaning
Draftee refers to an individual who is selected for mandatory military service, typically during times of war or national emergency.
Synonyms
- Enlistee
- Conscriptee
- Soldier
