What does reservist mean?

n. Someone who is part of a group of extra soldiers, sailors, etc., that can be called to serve when needed.

reservist

🇺🇸 /rɪˈzɜːrvɪst/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈzɜːvɪst/

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noun

Someone who is part of a group of extra soldiers, sailors, etc., that can be called to serve when needed.

The reservist was called up for duty when the navy needed more people.

Someone who is part of a group of extra soldiers, sailors, etc., that can be called to serve when needed.

Plural reservists