enlistee

noun

Definition of enlisteenext
as in volunteer

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Recent Examples of enlistee Notably, the show stars several out gay actors, including Angus O’Brien as frat-boy enlistee and Max Parker as a closeted drill sergeant. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
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volunteer
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  • Protesters and volunteer medics pull the two boys out of the car and try to treat their wounds.
    — Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Fulfilling one leading recommendation, the county has hired two new volunteer coordinators — one focused on fostering animals and community outreach, the other on onboarding new volunteers and expanding existing programs.
    — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
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