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enlisted

Enlisted (adj) means serving in the military as a non-commissioned member, rather than as an officer. Example: “Enlisted personnel make up the majority of most modern militaries.”

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Serving in the military as a non-commissioned member, rather than as an officer.
"Enlisted personnel make up the majority of most modern militaries."
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_____ personnel make up the majority of most modern militaries.

non-commissioned rank-and-file conscripted volunteer (military) serving

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What does “enlisted” mean?

The word “enlisted” means serving in the military as a non-commissioned member, rather than as an officer.

How do you use “enlisted” in a sentence?

Here is “enlisted” used in a sentence: “Enlisted personnel make up the majority of most modern militaries.”

What part of speech is “enlisted”?

“Enlisted” is an adjective.

Is “enlisted” a common word?

“Enlisted” is an uncommon word in modern English.

What is the difference between enlisted and commissioned in the military?

Enlisted refers to a person serving in the military as a non-commissioned member, typically starting in the lower ranks. Commissioned refers to an officer who holds authority granted by a formal commission, usually after specialized officer training, and outranks enlisted personnel.

What is the difference between enlisted and drafted?

Enlisted describes someone who voluntarily joined the military as a non-commissioned member. Drafted describes someone who was compelled to join through a mandatory conscription system, rather than by personal choice.

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