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Word: Conscript
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 18th century (as a noun): from French conscrit, from Latin conscriptus, past participle of conscribere ‘enrol’. The verb is a back-formation from conscription
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kənˈskrɪpt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
enlist (someone) compulsorily, typically into the armed services
Short Definition:enlist someone compulsorily
Examples:- they were conscripted into the army
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