enlistee

[ en-lis-tee ]

noun

1. a person who enlists for military service. Compare draftee.
2. an enlisted man or woman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of enlistee¹

enlist + -ee

Example Sentences

I once saw an insurgent cellphone video of an Afghan National Police enlistee.

From The Daily Beast

A young enlistee from a poor background with no higher education can rise through the ranks.

From The Daily Beast

It takes a decade, in many cases, to ascend from general enlistee to top commando who attracts the attention of Team Six.

From The Daily Beast