Enlistee and Selectee

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Enlistee noun - Any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces).

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Selectee is an antonym for enlistee.

Nearby Words: enlistment, enlisted

Selectee noun - A person forced or required to enroll in military service.

Usage example: had the dubious distinction of being the last selectee to serve in the Vietnam War

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Enlistee is an antonym for selectee.

Nearby Words: selected, selector

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