enlisted

en-list-ed · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (Adjective) Relating to or denoting a member of the armed forces below the rank of officer.

  2. 2.

    (Past tense) Enrolled or signed up for service, especially in the military.

  3. 3.

    (Past tense) Secured someone's help or support.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    enlisted personnel — military members who are not officers
  • •
    enlisted man/woman — a soldier who is not commissioned

Related words

Antonyms: discharged, released
See also: enlist, military, recruitment
Synonyms: enrolled, recruited, signed up

Etymology

Past participle of "enlist," from en- ("make, put in") + list (in the sense of a roll or register). Originally meant to be entered on a military list.