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reservist

American

[ri-zur-vist] / rɪˈzɜr vɪst /

noun

a person who belongs to a reserve military force of a country.

reservist British

/ rɪˈzɜːvɪst /

noun

one who serves in the reserve formations of a nation's armed forces

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Etymology

Origin of reservist

First recorded in 1875–80; reserve + -ist

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reservist

A reservist who meets their minimum training commitment and also passes their military training tests currently receives a tax-free bonus payment on top of their pay.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

Taking down the drone can sometimes take an hour, the reservist said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

Drawing on his service as a Naval reservist, Campa-Najjar takes a cautious approach to military engagement.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

In February, two Israelis were charged with placing bets on Polymarket on future military operations based on classified information that one of the individuals, a military reservist, had access to.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026

Her husband is a French reservist named Andre.

From The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France by Ralph Marlow

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