noncombatants
noun
Pronunciation: ˌnɒnkəmˈbætənts
Definition
People who are not actively engaged in fighting during a conflict, such as civilians, medical personnel, or chaplains.
Examples
International law strictly prohibits the targeting of noncombatants during military operations.
The treaty was signed to provide better protection for noncombatants caught in the crossfire.
Many of the noncombatants fleeing the city were carrying only the bare essentials.
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