Meaning of the word conscript in English

What does conscript mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

conscript

US /kənˈskrɪpt/
UK /kənˈskrɪpt/

Noun

a person who is forced to join the armed forces

Example:
The army was largely made up of conscripts.
He was a young conscript during the war.

Verb

to force someone to join the armed forces

Example:
Many young men were conscripted into the army during the war.
The government decided to conscript all able-bodied men.