conscript — a person compulsorily enlisted for military service
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person compulsorily enlisted for military service
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnskrɪpt/
Korean meaning: 강제로 징집된 병사
Korean pronunciation: **칸**스크립트
Example Sentences
- Unlike volunteers, conscripts often count down the days until their service ends.
- The general was surprised to learn he had been conscripted into babysitting duty by his wife.
- During wartime, even university students were conscripted into military service.
conscript
NOUN//ˈkɑːnskrɪpt//
a person compulsorily enlisted for military service
Military officer conscripts a reluctant young man for mandatory service
The conscript copies the manuscript into recruitment scripts
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conscriptus', the past participle of 'conscribere', meaning 'to enroll or enlist'. The word combines 'con-' (together) and 'scribere' (to write), literally meaning 'written together' or 'enrolled'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Unlike volunteers, conscripts often count down the days until their service ends.”
“The general was surprised to learn he had been conscripted into babysitting duty by his wife.”
“During wartime, even university students were conscripted into military service.”
“My mom conscripted me into washing dishes after I said I was bored.”
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