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:
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The army was largely made up of conscripts.
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He was a young conscript during the war.
Verb
to force someone to join the armed forces
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Many young men were conscripted into the army during the war.
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The government decided to conscript all able-bodied men.