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Enlistment Definition & Meaning

enlistment
noun
  1. a period of time spent in military service
  2. the act of enlisting (as in a military service)

"Enlistment" in song lyrics

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  • "how many dependants for enlistment"
    AOL — AOL
  • "how many dependents for enlistment"
    AOL — AOL
  • "freudulant enlistment"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does enlistment mean?
a period of time spent in military service the act of enlisting (as in a military service)
What part of speech is enlistment?
Enlistment is a noun.
How many definitions does enlistment have?
Enlistment has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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