conscript

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun someone who is drafted into military service
  2. verb enroll into service compulsorily

Etymology

From Latin cōnscriptus, perfect passive participle of cōnscrībō (“write together; enroll”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

draftee, inductee

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