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Meaning of conscripts
people who are forced to serve in the military
Etymology of conscripts
The word "conscripts" comes from the Latin "conscribere", which means "to write together" or "to enroll", and has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to people who are forcibly recruited into the military
Synonyms
recruits
draftees
soldiers
enlistees
inductees
conscripts
levies
trainees
cadets
rookies
newcomers
freshmen
novices
apprentices
interns
volunteers
reservists
militiamen
mercenaries
fighters
warriors
combatants
privates
troopers
legionnaires
guardsmen
servicemen
personnel
manpower
forces
troops
army
infantry
cavalry
artillery
enlistments
inductions
Definitions
- A person who is forcibly recruited, especially into the army
- * A person who is liable to be called up for military service
Usage Examples
- The government began to conscript young men to fight in the war
- * The conscripts were given minimal training before being sent to the front lines
Antonyms
volunteers
mercenaries
professionals
officers
commanders
veterans
retirees
civilians
noncombatants
objectors
deserters
defectors
traitors
turncoats
quitters
slackers
shirkers
malingerers
dodgers
evaders
abstainers
conscientious objectors