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conscript

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/

The English word “conscript” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. One who is compulsorily enrolled, often into a military service; a draftee.
  2. A constructed script or writing system, especially for use with a conlang or spelling reform.

adjective

  1. Drafted into a military service or similar.
  2. Enrolled; written; registered.

verb

  1. To enroll compulsorily; to draft; to induct.

Etymology

From Latin cōnscriptus, perfect passive participle of cōnscrībō (“write together; enroll”).

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