Associations to the word «Noncombatant»

Wiktionary

NONCOMBATANT, noun. A non-fighting member of the armed forces
NONCOMBATANT, noun. A civilian in time of conflict

Dictionary definition

NONCOMBATANT, noun. A member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon).
NONCOMBATANT, adjective. Used of civilians in time of war.
NONCOMBATANT, adjective. Member of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon.

Wise words

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