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Conscription: meaning, definitions and examples

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conscription

 

[ kənˈskrɪpʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military service

Conscription is the compulsory enlistment of people in a national service, most often a military service. It has been used throughout history for various purposes, such as bolstering military numbers during times of war or maintaining a standing army in peacetime.

Synonyms

draft, enlistment, military service

Examples of usage

  • During World War II, many countries implemented conscription to increase their military strength.
  • Conscription can be controversial, as some people oppose being forced to serve in the military.
  • The government announced the reintroduction of conscription due to the escalating conflict.
  • The conscription age varies by country, with some requiring service at 18 years old.
  • Conscription may include both men and women, depending on the country's policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "conscription" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conscrição

🇮🇳 अनिवार्य भर्ती

🇩🇪 Wehrpflicht

🇮🇩 wajib militer

🇺🇦 призов

🇵🇱 pobór

🇯🇵 徴兵

🇫🇷 conscription

🇪🇸 conscripción

🇹🇷 zorunlu askerlik

🇰🇷 징병

🇸🇦 التجنيد الإجباري

🇨🇿 odvod

🇸🇰 odvod

🇨🇳 征兵

🇸🇮 nabor

🇮🇸 herkvaðning

🇰🇿 әскери міндет

🇬🇪 სავალდებულო გაწვევა

🇦🇿 hərbi xidmətə çağırış

🇲🇽 conscripción

Etymology

The word 'conscription' has its origins in the Latin word 'conscribere', which means 'to enroll or enlist'. Conscription has been a common practice throughout history, dating back to ancient civilizations like Rome and Greece. It became more widespread in the modern era, particularly during times of war when nations needed to mobilize their populations for military purposes. While conscription has been a source of debate and controversy, it remains a tool used by many countries to ensure the strength of their armed forces.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,893, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.