conscript

Meaning

Noun

One who is compulsorily enrolled, often into a military service; a draftee.

Adj

1. Drafted into a military service or similar.
2. Enrolled; written; registered.

Verb

To enroll compulsorily; to draft; to induct.

Synonyms

draft

recruit

draftee

inductee

enlist

levy

impress

rookie

commandeer

enroll

muster

press

push

raise

requisition

selectee

urge

call forth

new recruit

liable for military service

demand forcibly

draftee

assemble

draftee rookie

call up

convoke

draught

drive

exact

force

gather

induct

mobilize

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/

Etymology

From Latin cōnscriptus, perfect passive participle of cōnscrībō (“write together; enroll”).