conscript

[kuhn-skript, kon-skript]

verb (used with object)

1. to draft for military or naval service.

   Synonyms: mobilize, recruit, impress, induct

2. to compel into service.

noun

1. a recruit obtained by conscription.

adjective

1. enrolled or formed by conscription; drafted.

   a conscript soldier.

conscript

noun

1. 1. a person who is enrolled for compulsory military service

   2. ( as modifier )

      a conscript army

verb

1. (tr) to enrol (youths, civilians, etc) for compulsory military service

Other Word Forms

• conscriptable adjective
• nonconscriptable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of conscript¹

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin conscrīptus “enrolled,” past participle of conscrībere “to enroll, enlist”; conscribe ( def. )

Word History and Origins

Origin of conscript¹

C15: from Latin conscrīptus, past participle of conscrībere to write together in a list, enrol, from scrībere to write

Example Sentences

The military's demand for conscripts to fight against the Arakan Army has imposed an additional burden.

From BBC

Harbaugh, a junior high coach, was conscripted to work with the varsity team, and sometimes that was little more than babysitting.

From Los Angeles Times

Initially, men had to have at least three months of conscript service under their belts before signing a contract.

From BBC

According to the Iranian authorities, the attack killed 80 people, including five prisoners, 41 prison staff and 13 military conscripts.

From BBC

The death of a 45-year-old ethnic Hungarian in Ukraine, weeks after he was conscripted into the Ukrainian army, has provoked a furious row between the Hungarian government and authorities in Kyiv.

From BBC

Related Words

• draftee