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Meaning of enlistment
The act of enlisting someone, especially in the armed forces.
Etymology of enlistment
The word "enlistment" originated in the mid-17th century from the verb "enlist", which is a combination of "en-" (meaning "in" or "on") and "list" (meaning "register" or "roll")
Historically, the term referred to the act of signing up or recruiting individuals for military service
Synonyms
recruitment
enrollment
registration
conscription
drafting
induction
signing up
joining
membership
admission
entrance
matriculation
inscription
engagement
commission
muster
call-up
mobilization
activation
deployment
appointment
nomination
selection
volunteering
signing on
taking up arms
Definitions
- The act of enlisting someone, especially in the armed forces
- * The state of being enlisted, especially in the armed forces
Usage Examples
- The enlistment process for the army involves a series of physical and mental tests
- * She considered enlistment in the navy as a way to see the world and gain new skills
Antonyms
discharge
dismissal
resignation
retirement
withdrawal
desertion
defection
abandonment
rejection
refusal
decline
denial
repudiation
renunciation
abdication
relinquishment
surrender
termination
cancellation
expiration