Enlistee: meaning, definitions and examples

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enlistee

[ ɪnˌlɪsˈtiː ]

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military

A person who has enlisted in the military, typically a new recruit.

Synonyms

newcomer, recruit, trainee

Examples of usage

The drill sergeant addressed the group of enlistees.
After swearing in, the enlistee began basic training.

Translations

Translations of the word "enlistee" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alistado

🇮🇳 भर्ती

🇩🇪 Angeworbener

🇮🇩 prajurit baru

🇺🇦 новобранець

🇵🇱 rekrut

🇯🇵 新兵 (しんぺい)

🇫🇷 recrue

🇪🇸 recluta

🇹🇷 askere alınan kişi

🇰🇷 신병 (sinbyeong)

🇸🇦 مجند

🇨🇿 nováček

🇸🇰 nováčik

🇨🇳 新兵 (xīnbīng)

🇸🇮 novinec

🇮🇸 nýliði

🇰🇿 жауынгер

🇬🇪 რეკრუტი

🇦🇿 yeni əsgər

🇲🇽 recluta

Word origin

The term 'enlistee' originated in the mid-20th century, derived from the word 'enlist' which dates back to the late 17th century. Enlisting in the military has been a common practice throughout history, with individuals voluntarily joining armed forces to serve their country.