Definition

Required to join the military or another service by law or rule.

Example

Many young men are conscripted into the army during times of war.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new conscript program in our town?

Yeah, I heard they’re drafting people for community service.

I wonder what kind of projects the conscript teams will work on.

Probably some local improvements, like parks or helping the elderly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A person who is forced to join the military or armed forces, usually through a draft.

Example

During the war, many young men became conscripts and had to serve in the army.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new law that requires every young man to conscript into the military?

Yeah, I read something about it; it seems really controversial.

I can't imagine being a conscript and leaving everything behind.

Definition

To force someone to join the military or another service, usually by law.

Example

During the war, many young men were conscripted into the army against their will.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they might conscript more people this year?

Yeah, I saw that news; it's kind of scary.

I wonder how many people they'll actually conscript if they go through with it.

Root Explanation

Conscript → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "scriptus" (from "scribere", meaning to write). The word refers to people who are written together into a list, typically for military service.

Memory Tip

Think of people being 'written together' ('scriptus') into a list for service, which helps you remember that 'conscript' means to enlist someone.

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