non-combatant

noun

Meaning

A person who is not actively participating in military operations, such as a civilian, medical personnel, or a chaplain.

Examples

The Geneva Convention provides specific protections for non-combatants during times of armed conflict.
Many non-combatants were forced to flee their homes as the front line moved closer to the city.

Synonyms: civilian, bystander, neutral party, non-belligerent

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non-combatant

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌnɒn.kəmˈbæt.ənt/

Definition

A person who is not actively participating in military operations, such as a civilian, medical personnel, or a chaplain.

Examples

The Geneva Convention provides specific protections for non-combatants during times of armed conflict.
Many non-combatants were forced to flee their homes as the front line moved closer to the city.
Aid workers often serve as non-combatants in war zones, providing essential supplies to those trapped by the fighting.

Synonyms of non-combatant

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Antonyms of non-combatant

Words with the opposite meaning to non-combatant:

combatant

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