combatant (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmbætənt/

Definition

A person, group, or country that fights in a war or conflict.

Examples

• The Geneva Conventions apply to all combatants, whether they are soldiers or civilians.

• The rebels were considered irregular combatants by the government.

• Both sides suffered heavy losses among their combatants.

How to Use combatant

combatant for (prepositional phrase)

A person fighting on behalf of a particular cause or country. — "He was a combatant for the Allied forces during the war."

combatant against (prepositional phrase)

A person fighting in opposition to another side. — "She was a combatant against the invading army."

Synonyms of combatant

Words with a similar meaning to combatant:

• fighter
• soldier
• warrior
• belligerent

Antonyms of combatant

Words with the opposite meaning to combatant:

• civilian
• noncombatant

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