reservist

noun

re·​serv·​ist ri-ˈzər-vist How to pronounce reservist (audio)
Synonyms of reservistnext
: a member of a military reserve

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The reservist said scenes like this had become common after a fragile ceasefire took effect in October. Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026 The forces maintain approximately 39,000 to 40,000 reservists, supplemented by an extensive network of paramilitary organizations and territorial militias. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026 Meyer, 37, recently reenlisted in the Marines as a reservist some 15 years after being awarded of Medal of Honor for his service in the Middle East. Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026 Moscow ordered a partial mobilization of reservists in September 2022, seven months after its full-scale invasion began. Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reservist

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First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reservist was in 1876

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“Reservist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reservist. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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reservist

noun
re·​serv·​ist ri-ˈzər-vəst How to pronounce reservist (audio)
: a member of a military reserve

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