enlistment
enlistment Lexical Profile
enlistment Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The action of enrolling or the state of being enrolled for service, especially in the armed forces.
"Voluntary enlistment increased significantly following the announcement of new educational benefits."
The specific period of time for which a person contracts to serve in the military.
"Upon completing her four-year enlistment, she decided to pursue a degree in civil engineering."
The act of engaging someone's support, cooperation, or participation in an endeavor or cause.
"The success of the conservation project depended on the active enlistment of local community leaders."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the late 18th century from the verb 'enlist' and the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. The verb 'enlist' derives from the prefix 'en-' (into) combined with 'list', referring to the literal act of entering a recruit's name onto an official military roll.