CEFR B1

combatants

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: fighter, soldier, warrior, belligerent

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combatants (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 combatants

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."

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