Definition of "draftee" [draftee]

• One who is drafted, especially for military service. (noun)

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• "One prevalent "myth," we are told, was that African Americans were overrepresented in draftee ranks during that conflict."
• ""Behind a draftee is the order of an officer _ we are interested in the officer.""
• ""Behind a draftee is the order of an officer - we are interested in the officer.""