recruit

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a recently enlisted soldier
  2. noun any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
  3. verb register formally as a participant or member

Etymology

From French recruter (as a verb).

In classic literature

Synonyms

military recruit

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