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enlistee

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A person who enlists (or is enlisted), especially into the armed forces

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: enlister

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: recruit

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: newcomer, fledgling, fledgeling, starter, neophyte, freshman, newbie, entrant

History

Etymology

From enlist + -ee.