selectee

se·lect·ee

noun \sə-ˌlek-ˈtē\

Definition of SELECTEE

1

: a person inducted into military service under selective service

2

: a person who is chosen from a group by fitness or preference

Examples of SELECTEE

1. <had the dubious distinction of being the last selectee to serve in the Vietnam War>
2. <NASA's roster of selectees for its astronaut training program.>

First Known Use of SELECTEE

1940

Related to SELECTEE

Synonyms: draftee, inductee, conscript

Related Words: levy; recruit, rookie

Near Antonyms: enlistee, volunteer

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