Word
conscription
Phoneticscon·scrip·tion, stress on the second syllable
US/kənsˈkɹɪpʃən/
UK/kɒnskɹˈɪpʃən/
Definition
n. the act of forcing people to join the army, usually by law. It is often used when a country needs more soldiers during a war.
n. the compulsory enlistment of people into a national service, typically by a government. Often used in the context of military service during times of conflict.
Examples
“The country ended conscription after the war ended.”
“During the early stages of the conflict, the government introduced conscription to fill the ranks of the armed forces.”
“The debate over conscription often centers on the balance between national security needs and individual civil liberties, reflecting deep-seated societal values regarding personal freedom and collective duty.”
Examples
simple
“The country ended conscription after the war ended.”
contextual
“During the early stages of the conflict, the government introduced conscription to fill the ranks of the armed forces.”
complex
“The debate over conscription often centers on the balance between national security needs and individual civil liberties, reflecting deep-seated societal values regarding personal freedom and collective duty.”
Real-World Examples
“Given the backdrop of an energy crisis , battlefield failures in Ukraine and fears of more national conscription at home, you might think that the Kremlin should have reason for concern.” “Article 7 also required the TPLF to refrain from conscription, training, deployment and mobilisation of military forces, as well as preparations for renewed conflict.” Etymology
From Middle French conscription, from Latin cōnscriptiō (“levying of troops”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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