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conscript

Syllabification: (con·script)
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Definition of conscript

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈskript/

[with object]
  • enlist (someone) compulsorily, typically into the armed services:they were conscripted into the army

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkänˌskript/

  • a person enlisted compulsorily.

Origin:

late 18th century (as a noun): from French conscrit, from Latin conscriptus, past participle of conscribere 'enroll'. The verb is a back-formation from conscription

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