draftee

/drɑ:f'ti:/

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Word: Draftee

Definition: A draftee is a person who is selected or required to join the military, usually through a process called "drafting." This often happens during times of war or national emergency when the military needs more soldiers.

Usage Instructions:

• "Draftee" is a noun, so it is used to identify a person.
• You can use it in sentences to talk about someone who has been drafted into the military.

Example Sentence:

• "After receiving his draft notice, John became a draftee and had to prepare for basic training."

Advanced Usage:

In discussions about military history or policies, you might encounter phrases like "the draftee system" which refers to the organized way in which individuals are selected for military service.

Word Variants:

• Draft (verb): The act of selecting someone for military service.
  • Example: "The government decided to draft more soldiers."
• Drafted (adjective): Describing someone who has been selected for military service.
  • Example: "He is a drafted soldier."

Different Meanings:

• Outside of military context, "draft" can also refer to a preliminary version of a document or plan (e.g., a draft of an essay).

Synonyms:

• Conscription (the act of drafting).
• Enlistee (someone who voluntarily joins the military).

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "To be called up": This expression means to be summoned for military service, similar to being drafted.
  • Example: "He was called up last month and became a draftee."

Summary:

A draftee is someone who is required to serve in the military, especially during a draft.

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Noun

1. someone who is drafted into military service

Synonyms

• conscript
• inductee