Compulsory

Synonyms of compulsory

• mandatory
• obligatory
• required

Antonyms of compulsory

• elective
• voluntary
• optional

Collocations of compulsory

compulsory education

Frequency: 80 %

In many countries, compulsory education is required up to a certain age.

compulsory military service

Frequency: 70 %

Some countries have compulsory military service for all citizens.

compulsory attendance

Frequency: 60 %

Compulsory attendance at the meeting is mandatory for all employees.

compulsory voting

Frequency: 50 %

In some countries, voting is compulsory for all eligible citizens.

compulsory retirement

Frequency: 40 %

In certain professions, compulsory retirement age is enforced to make way for younger employees.

Idiomatic Expressions for compulsory

• Phrase: compulsory voting
  Meaning: refers to the requirement for all eligible citizens to vote in elections
  Usage: Australia is one of the few countries with compulsory voting, where citizens can face fines for not voting.