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draftee

American  
[draf-tee, drahf-] / dræfˈti, drɑf- /

noun

  1. a person who is drafted into military service.

draftee British  
/ drɑːfˈtiː /

noun

  1. a conscript

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Etymology

Origin of draftee

First recorded in 1860–65; draft + -ee

Vocabulary lists containing draftee

The American Civil War

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O’Connell, a former NFL quarterback, has earned a reputation for getting the most out of his quarterbacks—and Darnold, a former New York Jets draftee bust, was proof.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

How does a draftee with a Purple Heart stack up against a volunteer who wasn’t wounded?

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2024

The newest Kraken draftee, Brno, Czech Republic native Eduard Sale, is set to travel west next season.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 28, 2023

The top three defensemen in junior hockey last season were Ducks prospects: 2021 draftee Olen Zellweger and 2022 picks Pavel Mintyukov and Tristan Luneau.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2023

Each draftee now receives a complete new issue and receives new trousers and footwear each year.

From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Baluyut, Violeta D.

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