Dragooning: meaning, definitions and examples
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dragooning
[ drəˈɡuːnɪŋ ]
historical military
Dragooning refers to the practice of coercing individuals into military service, specifically involving the dragoons, a type of mounted infantry in European armies. This method was often harsh and involved forcing men to join the ranks, typically by intimidating them or threatening violence. Dragooning was prevalent during various conflicts, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries, as armies sought to bolster their numbers. The term has since fallen out of common use but remains a historical reference to forced enlistment.
Synonyms
coercion, conscription, enlistment.
Examples of usage
- Many young men faced dragooning during the war.
- The government resorted to dragooning to fill its ranks.
- Reports of dragooning created unrest among the population.
Translations
Translations of the word "dragooning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dragooning
🇮🇳 ड्रैगूनिंग
🇩🇪 Dragooning
🇮🇩 dragooning
🇺🇦 драгунування
🇵🇱 dragooning
🇯🇵 ドラグーニング
🇫🇷 dragooning
🇪🇸 dragooning
🇹🇷 dragooning
🇰🇷 드라군닝
🇸🇦 دراغونينغ
🇨🇿 dragooning
🇸🇰 dragooning
🇨🇳 拖拉军
🇸🇮 dragooning
🇮🇸 dragooning
🇰🇿 драгундау
🇬🇪 დრაგუნინგი
🇦🇿 dragooning
🇲🇽 dragooning
Etymology
The term 'dragooning' is derived from the word 'dragoon', which originally referred to a type of mounted infantry soldier that emerged in the 17th century. The dragoons were equipped with firearms and were trained to fight both on horseback and on foot. The name is believed to have originated from their use of a type of firearm called a 'dragon', a short-barreled weapon used by these soldiers. Over time, the term began to be associated not only with the soldiers themselves but also with the methods used to recruit them, including violent and coercive means. Dragooning was notably practiced in several European countries, particularly during times of war when volunteer enlistments were insufficient. As military demands increased, governments employed methods of dragooning to purportively maintain army strength, leading to widespread resentment and resistance among the civilian populations affected by such practices. Despite its historical significance, dragooning is a term that has few contemporary applications.