Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conscript
noun and verb
/ˈkɒn.skrɪpt/
Definition
A person who is enrolled compulsorily, especially into the military service.
Examples
- The government decided to conscript young men for the military.
- During the war, many civilians were conscripted to support the troops.
Meaning
To draft or compel someone to join the armed forces.
Synonyms
- Recruit
- Draftee
- Enlistee
- Soldier
