Definition of noncombatant Noncombatant
/nɑˌnkʌmbæˈtʌnt/ - [nankumbatunt] - non•com•bat•ant
We found 7 definitions of noncombatant from 4 different sources.
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What does noncombatant mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: noncombatants |
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| noncombatant - a member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon) | ||
| military man, serviceman, military personnel, man someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force; "two men stood sentry duty" | ||
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| 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" | ||
| noncombatant - used of civilians in time of war | ||
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Wiktionary 
- noncombatant (Noun)
A non-fighting member of the armed forces . - noncombatant (Noun)
A civilian in time of conflict.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- noncombatant (n.)
Any person connected with an army, or within the lines of an army, who does not make it his business to fight, as any one of the medical officers and their assistants, chaplains, and others; also, any of the citizens of a place occupied by an army; also, any one holding a similar position with respect to the navy.
Part of speech
🔤- noncombatant, noun, singular of noncombatants.
