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noncombatant

DEFINITIONS OF: noncombatant

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n a member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon)

Type of:
man, military man, military personnel, serviceman
someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force

adj member of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon

Synonyms
military
associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians

adj used of civilians in time of war

Synonyms
civilian
associated with civil life or performed by persons who are not active members of the military
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