HyperDic: noncombatant

English > 3 senses of the word noncombatant:
ADJECTIVEallnoncombatantused of civilians in time of war
allnoncombatantmember of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon
NOUNperson noncombatanta member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon)
noncombatant > pronunciation
Soundsnaa.nkahmbae'tahnt
Rhymesabandonment ... wonderment: 671 rhymes with ahnt...
English > noncombatant: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningUsed of civilians in time of war.
Broadercivilianassociated with civil life or performed by persons who are not active members of the military
English > noncombatant: 3 senses > adjective 2
MeaningMember of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon.
Broadermilitaryassociated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians
Nounsnoncombatanta member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon)
English > noncombatant: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon).
Broaderserviceman, military man, man, military personnelsomeone who serves in the armed forces
Catalanno combatent
Adjectivesnoncombatantmember of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon

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