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enlistee

American  
[en-lis-tee] / ɛn lɪsˈti /

noun

  1. a person who enlists for military service.

  2. an enlisted man or woman.


Etymology

Origin of enlistee

enlist + -ee

Example Sentences

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Amid the double despair of soaring joblessness and inflation, the 2025 U.S. military saw the biggest enlistee surge in 13 years, exceeding their recruitment goals by 10%.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Chris would wear outdated clothes and outdated shoes that a lot of people did not wear at the time, and they’d make fun of him because of his situation,” said Logan, a 22-year-old Navy enlistee.

From Washington Post • Nov. 14, 2022

“My sister’s cheesecake was basically a fatberg,” notes one unsatisfied enlistee.

From Washington Times • Dec. 19, 2018

A notorious cavalryman rented out an old mare named Annie to a recent enlistee.

From Salon • May 28, 2017

The USO’s dance floor was always full of beautiful young ladies, but one enlistee stationed at the naval school had eyes only for the club’s secretary.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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