noncombatant

non·com·bat·ant  (nnkm-btnt, -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.

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noncombatant

Noun

a member of the armed forces whose duties do not include fighting, such as a chaplain or surgeon

Thesaurus

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"