conscription
Conscription (noun) means Compulsory enrollment for state service, especially military duty. Example: “Conscription was reintroduced during the war to bolster troop numbers.”
How to use conscription
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe draft — being legally forced to join the military or perform state service.
Word forms
conscriptions plural
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_____ was reintroduced during the war to bolster troop numbers.
Etymology
From Middle French "conscription," from Latin "conscriptio," meaning "the levying of troops."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “conscription” mean?
The word “conscription” means compulsory enrollment for state service, especially military duty. In plain terms, the draft — being legally forced to join the military or perform state service.
How do you pronounce “conscription”?
“Conscription” is pronounced kuhn-SKRIHP-shuhn (/kənˈskɹɪpʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “conscription” in a sentence?
Here is “conscription” used in a sentence: “Conscription was reintroduced during the war to bolster troop numbers.”
What part of speech is “conscription”?
“Conscription” is a noun.
Where does the word “conscription” come from?
The word “conscription” comes from Latin. From Middle French "conscription," from Latin "conscriptio," meaning "the levying of troops.".