Definition of CONSCRIPT

conscript

Meanings

Plural: conscripts

Noun

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

Verb

  • enroll into service compulsorily
    • "The men were conscripted"
  • To enroll compulsorily; to draft; to induct.

Adj

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

Origin / Etymology

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

Antonyms

volunteer

Scrabble Score: 15

conscript is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
conscript is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
conscript is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

conscript is a valid Words With Friends word