draftee

/ˈdræfi/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is conscripted or drafted into the military service.

“The new draftee was nervous on his first day of basic training.”

2. noun

A person chosen or selected for a particular purpose, especially a team or project.

“The manager chose a draftee to replace the injured player.”

Synonyms

  • conscript
  • draft
  • recruit

Antonyms

  • exemption
  • volunteer