noun
- a member of a military reserve force who can be called to active duty when needed
Examples
- The reservist trained one weekend per month with his unit.
- Many reservists were called up during the national emergency.
- She served as a Navy reservist while working her civilian job.
- The reservist had to balance military duties with family life.
- Army reservists provide crucial support during deployments.
- He became a reservist after completing his active duty service.