noun
enlistment
Enlistment (noun) means the act of joining the armed forces, or a period of military service signed up for voluntarily. Example: “His enlistment lasted four years before he returned to civilian life.”
noun
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The act of joining the armed forces, or a period of military service signed up for voluntarily.
"His enlistment lasted four years before he returned to civilian life."
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Word forms
- Plural
- enlistments
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Etymology
From enlist + -ment.
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What does “enlistment” mean?
The word “enlistment” means the act of joining the armed forces, or a period of military service signed up for voluntarily.
How do you use “enlistment” in a sentence?
Here is “enlistment” used in a sentence: “His enlistment lasted four years before he returned to civilian life.”
What part of speech is “enlistment”?
“Enlistment” is a noun.
What is the meaning of enlistment?
"enlistment" (noun) means the act of joining the armed forces, or a period of military service signed up for voluntarily.
