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conscript

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1. conscript - Noun

2. conscript - Adjective

3. conscript - Verb

Meaning

One taken by lot, or compulsorily enrolled, to serve as a soldier or sailor.

To enroll, by compulsion, for military service.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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The men were conscripted Source: Internet

As a result of his refusal to be a conscript, his parents were held hostage by the Nazis for an extended period at the Villa Meridiana. Source: Internet

As of the early 21st century, many states no longer conscript soldiers, relying instead upon professional militaries with volunteers enlisted to meet the demand for troops. Source: Internet

Considering the short conscript tour (usually nine to ten months), the army has a high number of conscripts: 125,000. Source: Internet

At least one of the two conscript battalions of the 716th was reported to have fled. Source: Internet

Between 1991 and 1996, the Dutch armed forces phased out their conscript personnel and converted to an all-volunteer force. Source: Internet

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