Conscribed: meaning, definitions and examples
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conscribed
[ kənˈsraɪbd ]
military enrollment
To conscribe means to enlist someone into military service, typically through a legal or formal process. This is often done during times of war or national emergency when there is a high demand for troops.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was conscribed into the army at the age of 18.
- During the war, many young men were conscribed against their will.
- The government decided to conscribe additional soldiers for the upcoming campaign.
Translations
Translations of the word "conscribed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recrutado
🇮🇳 नियुक्त
🇩🇪 eingezogen
🇮🇩 dikerahkan
🇺🇦 призваний
🇵🇱 powołany
🇯🇵 徴兵された
🇫🇷 requis
🇪🇸 reclutado
🇹🇷 askere çağrılan
🇰🇷 징집된
🇸🇦 مُجنَّد
🇨🇿 povolán
🇸🇰 povolaný
🇨🇳 征召的
🇸🇮 vpoklican
🇮🇸 skráð
🇰🇿 жиында
🇬🇪 ამოყვანილი
🇦🇿 cəbhəyə çağırılan
🇲🇽 reclutado
Etymology
The term 'conscribe' originates from the Latin word 'conscribere,' which means 'to write together, enlist.' The prefix 'con-' means 'with' or 'together,' while 'scribere' translates to 'to write.' Historically, conscription has been utilized by numerous countries during times of war to bolster military forces when voluntary enlistments are insufficient. This practice has been a subject of debate and controversy, particularly regarding individual rights and civic duty. Over time, the concept evolved and was formalized in various legal frameworks, with the modern meaning firmly embedded in military terminology.