Conscripting: meaning, definitions and examples

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conscripting

[ kənˈskrɪptɪŋ ]

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in military context

Enlisting (someone) compulsorily, typically into the armed services.

Synonyms

draft, enlist, recruit

Examples of usage

He was conscripted into the army at the age of 18.
The government conscripted young men to serve in the war.

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in military context

A person compulsorily enrolled for military service.

Synonyms

draftee, enlistee, recruit

Examples of usage

The conscripts underwent basic training before being deployed.
The conscript was assigned to a combat unit.

Translations

Translations of the word "conscripting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conscrição

🇮🇳 अनिवार्य सेवा

🇩🇪 Einberufung

🇮🇩 wajib militer

🇺🇦 призов

🇵🇱 pobór

🇯🇵 徴兵

🇫🇷 conscription

🇪🇸 conscripción

🇹🇷 askere alma

🇰🇷 징집

🇸🇦 التجنيد

🇨🇿 odvod

🇸🇰 odvod

🇨🇳 征兵

🇸🇮 nabor

🇮🇸 herferð

🇰🇿 әскерге шақыру

🇬🇪 გამწვევი

🇦🇿 hərbi çağırış

🇲🇽 conscripción

Word origin

The term 'conscript' originated in the mid 19th century, derived from the Latin word 'conscriptus', past participle of 'con(s)cribere' meaning 'enroll' or 'write together'. In modern times, conscription has been a controversial topic in many countries, with debates on compulsory military service versus volunteer forces.