Word
Noncombatant
How many syllables?
4 Syllables
How it's divided?
non-com-bat-ant
Definition
- n. - Any person connected with an army, or within the
lines of an army, who does not make it his business to fight, as any
one of the medical officers and their assistants, chaplains, and
others; also, any of the citizens of a place occupied by an army; also,
any one holding a similar position with respect to the navy.
- noun - A member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon)
- adjective - Member of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon
- adjective - Used of civilians in time of war
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