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Definition of draftee

draftee

/dræfˈtiː/
draf · tee
Plural:draftees
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draftee Lexical Profile

draftee Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A person who has been conscripted for compulsory military service.

Example

"The historical archives contain thousands of letters written home by young draftees during the 1960s."

2

North American An amateur athlete selected by a professional sports team through an official player draft.

Example

"The basketball franchise signed its top draftee to a multi-year rookie contract before training camp began."

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• Rhymes for draftee

• Nearby Words

dracula
draft
draftable
draftee
drafter
draftiness
drafting

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Draftee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/draftee
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