Conscription

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Synonyms of conscription

Collocations of conscription

mandatory conscription
Frequency: 70 %

The country implemented mandatory conscription for all eligible citizens.

military conscription
Frequency: 65 %

Young men were required to undergo military conscription for a period of two years.

compulsory conscription
Frequency: 60 %

Compulsory conscription was met with mixed reactions from the public.

national conscription
Frequency: 50 %

The government announced the reinstatement of national conscription to boost military readiness.

selective conscription
Frequency: 45 %

The military adopted a policy of selective conscription based on specific criteria.

Idiomatic Expressions for conscription

  • Phrase: draft dodger
    Meaning: someone who avoids being conscripted into the military
    Usage: He was labeled a draft dodger for fleeing to Mexico during the conscription period.