Cool MateMeaning of Draftee
A person who is conscripted or selected for military service, usually by a draft.
In simple words: A person who is selected for military service.
Draftee in a sentence
- The draftee was nervous about leaving home for basic training.
- Every draftee receives a thorough orientation before starting their service.
- During the war, many young men became draftees against their will.
- The government announced that the new draftees will report next week.
- Being a draftee means obeying orders and training rigorously.
How to use Draftee
Usually used in the context of military service; may not be appropriate in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
draftee + is + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'draft tea' for someone who's been chosen to serve.
Related words
Collocations with Draftee
- military draftee
- draftee process
- draft lottery
- young draftee
Opposites of Draftee
Common mistakes with Draftee
- Confused with 'drafted' - draftee is the person, drafted is the action.
- Using 'draftee' in a non-military context incorrectly.
- Mixing up singular and plural forms.
Draftee appears in
Draftee in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مجند
شخص يتم اختياره للخدمة العسكرية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ড্রাফটি
যাকে সামরিক পরিষেবার জন্য নির্বাচন করা হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Wehrpflichtiger
Jemand, der für den Militärdienst ausgewählt wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Recluta
Una persona que es seleccionada para el servicio militar.
- Persianفارسی
سرباز وظیفه
شخصی که برای خدمت نظامی انتخاب شده است.
- FrenchFrançais
Conscrit
Une personne sélectionnée pour le service militaire.
- Hindiहिन्दी
भर्ती किया गया व्यक्ति
सैन्य सेवा के लिए चुना गया व्यक्ति।
- ItalianItaliano
Chiamato alle armi
Una persona selezionata per il servizio militare.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Recruta
Uma pessoa que é selecionada para o serviço militar.
- RussianРусский
Призывник
Человек, которого отбирают на военную службу.
- Urduاردو
بھرتیا
فوجی خدمات کے لیے منتخب کیا گیا شخص۔
- Chinese中文
义务兵
被选入服兵役的人。
More words like Draftee
- Recruit
- Soldier
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A retail establishment selling goods to consumers.
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to feel certain that something is true or that somebody is telling you the truth
- We couldn't believe it
Expressing astonishment or skepticism about a situation.
- CountryA1
an area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws
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Frequently asked questions about Draftee
What does Draftee mean?
A person who is selected for military service.
What is the definition of Draftee?
A person who is conscripted or selected for military service, usually by a draft.
How do you use Draftee in a sentence?
The draftee was nervous about leaving home for basic training.
Can you give another example of Draftee?
Every draftee receives a thorough orientation before starting their service.
What are synonyms for Draftee?
Common alternatives include conscriptee, recruit, enlistee, soldier.
What is the opposite of Draftee?
Opposite meanings include volunteer.
What words go with Draftee?
It commonly pairs with military draftee, draftee process, draft lottery, young draftee.
What are common mistakes when using Draftee?
Confused with 'drafted' - draftee is the person, drafted is the action. Using 'draftee' in a non-military context incorrectly. Mixing up singular and plural forms.
How do you pronounce Draftee?
US: //ˈdræfˌti//, UK: //ˈdrɑːftiː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Draftee?
Usually used in the context of military service; may not be appropriate in casual conversations.