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inductee

1 of 1noun
/ˌɪndʌkˈti/
Forms:inductees
1

someone who has been registered for military service

  • New inductees reported for basic training at sunrise this morning.
  • After induction, the new inductees proudly swore the oath of enlistment to defend their country.
  • An inspirational speaker addressed the current class of 500 air force inductees at their induction ceremony.
  • Family members came to cheer on their loved ones graduating as full soldiers after six months of inductee training.
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2

a person who is formally accepted into a particular group, society, or organization

  • As an inductee of the alumni network, she gained access to mentoring and career development resources.
  • To become a full member, inductees must complete a designated apprenticeship period.
  • The professional association welcomed its newest inductees with a reception following the induction ceremony.