Meaning & Definition of Conscription in English
English⟶
Conscription
Mandatory enlistment for military service.
Pronunciation:
/kənˈskrɪpʃən/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
conscriptionsDetailed Definitions
Definition: The compulsory enlistment of people in a national service, most often a military service.
Example Sentence: During times of war, many countries implement conscription to bolster their armed forces.
Definition: The act of enrolling individuals into military service.
Example Sentence: The conscription of young men became a controversial political issue.
Etymology
Origin: From Latin 'conscripto', meaning 'to enroll' or 'to write together'.
Synonyms
draftenlistmentmilitary servicecompulsory service
Common Phrases and Expressions
- military conscription: Mandatory enlistment for military service.
- selective conscription: A system where only certain individuals are drafted based on specific criteria.
- universal conscription: Mandatory military service for all eligible citizens.
Translations
- Spanish: conscripción
- French: conscription
- German: Einberufung
- Russian: призыв
Related Words
- draft: A system for selecting individuals for military service.
- enlistment: The act of joining the military.
- military service: The service performed by a person who is a member of the armed forces.
Slang Meanings of conscription
Meaning: The draft
Example Sentence: He got his draft notice in the mail.
Meaning: The call-up
Example Sentence: After graduation, he was worried about the call-up for conscription.