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Noun: conscript  'kón,skript
  1. (military) someone who is drafted into military service
    "The young conscript nervously reported for basic training";
    - draftee, inductee, selectee [US]
Verb: conscript  'kón,skript
  1. Enrol into service compulsorily
    "The men were conscripted"

Derived forms: conscripted, conscripting, conscripts

Type of: enlist, military personnel, servicewoman

Antonym: voluntary

Encyclopedia: Conscript