conscription

Meanings

• noun

  The compulsory enlistment of men into the armed services for military service.

  - "During World War I, conscription was used to build up the size of the military."
  - "The country implemented conscription to defend itself against invading forces."

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Synonyms

draft

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with conscription
inscription , description , prescription

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Variants

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conscription , conscriptions

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'conscriptus' meaning 'enlisted by lot' or 'drafted'.

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Trivia

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1. Conscription was first used in ancient Rome, where citizens were required to serve in the military for a certain period of time.

2. Women have historically been exempt from conscription in most countries, but there have been exceptions such as North Korea and Norway.

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Related Concepts

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1. draft: The process of selecting individuals for military service through conscription.

2. military service: The obligation to serve in the armed forces, either through conscription or voluntary enlistment.

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Culture

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Conscription has been a controversial topic throughout history, with debates surrounding issues of individual rights, national security, and fairness. It has been a subject of literature, such as Ernest Hemingway's 'A Farewell to Arms', and has been depicted in art and music.

How to Memorize "conscription"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large group of men being called up to serve in the military through conscription.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'conscription' with 'military service' and 'draft'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Compulsory Military Service' to remember the meaning of 'conscription'.

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