What is another word for military service?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪlɪtəɹi sˈɜːvɪs] (IPA)

There are many synonyms for the term "military service" which refer to different aspects of serving in the armed forces. Some common synonyms include "enlistment," which refers to joining the military voluntarily, "draft," which refers to being forcibly conscripted into military service, and "active duty," which refers to being currently serving in the military. Other synonyms include "deployment," which refers to being sent to a specific location to serve, "service," which is a broad term encompassing all aspects of serving in the military, and "combat duty," which specifically refers to serving in combat situations. Regardless of the term used, serving in the military is an honorable and selfless duty.

Synonyms for Military service:

What are the hypernyms for Military service?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Military service?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for military service (as nouns)

Famous quotes with Military service

  • I did my military service from 1989 - 92 and I was never shot at or had to fire on anybody. I was very lucky. I was more involved in intelligence and counter-intelligence.
    Oded Fehr
  • In 1916 I was discharged from military service, or rather, given a sort of leave of absence on the understanding that I might be recalled within a few months. And so I was a free man, at least for a while.
    George Grosz
  • I had examined myself pretty thoroughly and discovered that I was unfit for military service.
    Joseph Heller
  • On completion of my military service, I went back to the factory and to the trade union.
    Leon Jouhaux
  • A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living. Today's military rejects include tomorrow's hard-core unemployed.
    John F. Kennedy

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