Reservist: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ก๏ธ
reservist
[ หrษz.ษ.vษชst ]
military
A reservist is a person who is a member of a military reserve force, typically called up in times of need to supplement the regular armed forces.
Synonyms
militiaman, national guard, reservist soldier.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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| reservist |
Typically used to describe someone who is a member of the military reserves and can be called to active duty when needed. It usually refers to individuals who have military training but serve part-time.
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| militiaman |
Usually used in historical or less formal contexts to refer to a member of a militia, a group of civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army. It has an old-fashioned and sometimes informal connotation.
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| reservist soldier |
A more specific term than 'reservist,' often emphasizing the person's identity as a soldier who serves in the reserves. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
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| national guard |
Refers to a reserve military force that is part of a country's armed forces and can be called to action for emergencies, both domestically and abroad. In the United States, the National Guard is a specific organization.
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Examples of usage
- The reservist was called to duty during the national emergency.
- She served as a reservist for five years before being promoted to a full-time position.
- The reservist underwent additional training to prepare for deployment.
- The reservist's commitment to serve her country was commendable.
- The reservist's family supported her decision to join the reserve forces.
Translations
Translations of the word "reservist" in other languages:
๐ต๐น reservista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเคเฅเคทเคฟเคค เคธเฅเคจเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช Reservist
๐ฎ๐ฉ reservis
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะทะตัะฒััั
๐ต๐ฑ rezerwista
๐ฏ๐ต ไบๅ่ปไบบ (ใใณใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท rรฉserviste
๐ช๐ธ reservista
๐น๐ท yedek asker
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋น๊ตฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุญุชูุงุทู
๐จ๐ฟ zรกloลพnรญk
๐ธ๐ฐ rezervista
๐จ๐ณ ้ขๅคๅฝน (yรนbรจi yรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ rezervist
๐ฎ๐ธ varaliรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะทะตัะฒะธัั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแ แแแกแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ehtiyatda olan
๐ฒ๐ฝ reservista
Etymology
The term 'reservist' originated from the word 'reserve', which dates back to the late 14th century, meaning to keep back, retain. The concept of reservists in the military can be traced back to ancient times when standing armies were supplemented by citizens who could be called upon in times of war. Today, reservists play a crucial role in many armed forces around the world, providing additional support and manpower when needed.
See also: reservation, reservations, reserve, reserved, reservedly, reserves, unreserved.