Conscript (noun)

A person who is enrolled or drafted into military service, especially during a time of war or conflict.

Origin:

The word 'conscript' comes from the latin word 'conscribere' which means 'to enroll or draft into military service.'.

Examples:

1. During World War I, millions of young men were conscripted into the army to fight in the trenches.
2. The conscripts were given basic training before being sent to the front line.
3. Many countries have abolished conscription and now have a volunteer army.
4. The conscripts were treated harshly by their superiors and had to endure long hours and dangerous conditions.
5. The conscripts were promised that they would be able to return home after the war, but many never made it back.