Conscripted: meaning, definitions and examples

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conscripted

 

[ kənˈskrɪptɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military service

Conscripted refers to the act of being enrolled or called up for compulsory military service. This term is often associated with mandatory enlistment during times of war or national need. Individuals conscripted are typically required to serve a specific period in the armed forces.

Synonyms

drafted, enlisted, recruited

Examples of usage

  • He was conscripted into the army during the war.
  • Many young men were conscripted after the declaration of the draft.
  • The government announced that citizens would be conscripted for the upcoming conflict.

Translations

Translations of the word "conscripted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recrutado

🇮🇳 नियुक्त

🇩🇪 einberufen

🇮🇩 direkrut

🇺🇦 призваний

🇵🇱 powołany

🇯🇵 徴兵された

🇫🇷 recruté

🇪🇸 reclutado

🇹🇷 seferber edilmiş

🇰🇷 징집된

🇸🇦 مجند

🇨🇿 odvedený

🇸🇰 odvedený

🇨🇳 征召的

🇸🇮 vpoklican

🇮🇸 ráðinn

🇰🇿 әскерге шақырылған

🇬🇪 კონტრაქტით გასწვდილი

🇦🇿 hərbi xidmətə çağırılmış

🇲🇽 reclutado

Etymology

The word 'conscripted' originates from the Latin term 'conscribere', meaning 'to write together'. In the early days, 'conscription' referred to the practice of selecting individuals for military service through a formal written process. The practice became more formalized during the 17th and 18th centuries, especially in European countries facing military threats. By the 19th century, conscription was widely used in several nations, with laws enacted to ensure that citizens could be drafted into the military. This method of compulsory service was especially prevalent during the World Wars when millions were conscripted to meet the demands of large-scale warfare. Today, while many countries have moved toward volunteer military forces, the concept of conscription remains a significant part of military history.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,594, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.