Conscripting: meaning, definitions and examples
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conscripting
[ kənˈskrɪptɪŋ ]
in military context
Enlisting (someone) compulsorily, typically into the armed services.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was conscripted into the army at the age of 18.
- The government conscripted young men to serve in the war.
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
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,003, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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