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Adjective: noncombatant  ,nón-kum'ba-t(u)nt or ,nón'kóm-bu-t(u)nt
  1. Used of civilians in time of war
    "The treaty aimed to protect noncombatant populations during the conflict"
     
  2. Serving in the armed forces in a capacity other than combat
    "The noncombatant medics worked tirelessly to treat wounded soldiers"
Noun: noncombatant  ,nón-kum'ba-t(u)nt or ,nón'kóm-bu-t(u)nt
  1. A member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon)
    "The noncombatant medic treated wounded soldiers on the battlefield"

Derived forms: noncombatants

See also: civilian, military

Type of: military personnel, servicewoman

Encyclopedia: Noncombatant