People who have recently joined an organization, especially the armed forces, or are being sought for membership.
From French 'recruter' meaning 'to recruit,' ultimately from Latin 'recrescere' (to grow again) from 're-' (again) and 'crescere' (to grow). Originally referred to military reinforcement in the 17th century.
Recruits embody the concept of organizational renewal - the fresh blood that keeps institutions vital. It's intriguing how the military metaphor of 'recruiting' spread to every field, from sports to business, showing how warfare terminology permeates civilian life.
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