non·com·bat·ant (n n k m-b t nt, -kmb-tnt)n. 1. A member of the armed forces, such as a chaplain or surgeon, whose duties lie outside combat. 2. A civilian in wartime, especially one in a war zone. |
noncombatant [nɒnˈkɒmbətənt]
n
1. (Military) a civilian in time of war
2. (Military) a member of the armed forces whose duties do not include fighting, such as a chaplain or surgeon
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | noncombatant - a member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon) military man, serviceman, man, military personnel - someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force; "two men stood sentry duty" |
| Adj. | 1. | noncombatant - used of civilians in time of war civilian - associated with civil life or performed by persons who are not active members of the military; "civilian clothing"; "civilian life" |
| 2. | noncombatant - member of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon military - associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians; "military police" |
Translations
noncombatant [ˈnɒnˈkɒmbət/ənt] n → militare m non combattente
noncombatant [ˈnɒnˈkɒmbət/ənt] n → militare m non combattente
noncombatant [ˈnɒnˈkɒmbət/ənt] n → militare m non combattente
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