Conscript: meaning, definitions and examples

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conscript

 

[ ˈkɒnskrɪpt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

military

A person compulsorily enrolled for military service.

Synonyms

draftee, recruit

Examples of usage

  • He was a conscript in the army for two years.
  • The conscripts underwent basic training before being assigned to their units.
Context #2 | Verb

military

To enroll (someone) compulsorily, typically into military service.

Synonyms

draft, enlist

Examples of usage

  • You may be conscripted into the army in times of war.
  • The government conscripted all able-bodied men for military duty.

Translations

Translations of the word "conscript" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escrever

🇮🇳 लिखना

🇩🇪 verfassen

🇮🇩 menulis

🇺🇦 писати

🇵🇱 pisać

🇯🇵 書く (kaku)

🇫🇷 rédiger

🇪🇸 redactar

🇹🇷 yazmak

🇰🇷 작성하다 (jaksseonghada)

🇸🇦 يكتب (yaktub)

🇨🇿 psát

🇸🇰 písať

🇨🇳 写作 (xiězuò)

🇸🇮 pisati

🇮🇸 skrifa

🇰🇿 жазу

🇬🇪 წერა (tsera)

🇦🇿 yazmaq

🇲🇽 redactar

Etymology

The word 'conscript' originates from the Latin word 'conscriptus', which means 'enrolled'. In ancient Rome, conscription was a common practice to raise armies. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the compulsory enrollment of individuals into military service. Conscription has been a topic of debate throughout history, with arguments about its necessity and impact on individuals and society.

See also: script, scripted, scripting, Scriptural, scripture, scriptwriter, scriptwriters, transcript, unscripted.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,801, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.