conscription
Translation
conscription, the draft
Examples
The country introduced conscription during the war.
The country introduced conscription during the war.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) to introduce conscription The country introduced conscription during the war.
Similar Words
Synonyms: draft, enlistment, compulsory military service; Antonyms: voluntary service
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'scribere' (to write). It literally means 'to write names together' on a list for military service.
Memory Tips
Think of 'con-' (together) and 'script' (write). The government 'writes' names 'together' on a list for people to join the army.