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inductee

/ˌɪn.dʌkˈtiː/
in · duc · tee
Plural:inductees
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• noun

1

A person who is formally admitted into an organization, society, office, or hall of fame.

Example

"The retired quarterback was the youngest inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame."

2

American A person drafted or conscripted into military service.

Example

"Every new inductee had to report to the processing center for a medical examination."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the verb 'induct' (from Latin 'inductus', meaning 'led in') plus the agentive suffix '-ee' denoting the person who undergoes the action.

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