noun ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of enlisting. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the act of enlisting (as in a military service) wordnet
3. 3
   The act of enlisting.; Voluntary service based on an individual's desire to serve a cause. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   a period of time spent in military service wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

acceptanceadmissionadmittanceallurementbaptismblandishment

Example

More examples

"Military enlistment must take place in the year that the Brazilian turns eighteen years old."

Etymology

From enlist + -ment.

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