Draftee (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who is drafted into military service.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As soon as he turned 18, he was summoned by the government as a draftee and had to report for basic training.
- The young draftee stood nervously in line, clutching his letter of induction and wondering what lay ahead.
- During the war, millions of men were conscripted as draftees to fight on the front lines.
- After being selected as a draftee, he had to say goodbye to his family and friends and begin his military journey.
- As a draftee in the army, John was required to follow a strict regimen and adhere to a demanding schedule.