reservist

noun

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

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At least 50,000 reservists are to be called up for the operation, bringing the total troop strength to 120,000. Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025 During this time, reservists continue to serve without pause. Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025 Israel has called up tens of thousands of reservists for a ground operation. USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025 The military called around 60,000 reservists back to war to support the expansive operation, which Israel says is aimed at returning hostages and dismantling Hamas rule. Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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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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