Reservist
/ˈrɛzərvɪst/
Definitions
- (n.) A member of a military reserve force who is liable to be called to active duty.
The reservist was called up for active duty during the national emergency.
Forms
- reservist
- reservists
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Commentary
In legal contexts, the term often appears in statutes regulating service obligations and benefits for personnel not on full-time active duty.
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