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Definition
Military service, whether compulsory or voluntary.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or political contexts when discussing national policies or international affairs. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless specifically talking about countries with conscription systems like South Korea or Israel. In Hong Kong, where there is no conscription, the concept is viewed as an external or foreign practice.
Examples
He was so afraid of military service that he emigrated.
Do you know which countries still have mandatory military service?
Related words
Common phrases
to perform military service
mandatory military service
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