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Definition & Meaning of "noncombatant"in English

Noncombatant
01

someone in the military who serves in a role without directly engaging in warfare (e.g. a medic or chaplain) 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
noncombatants
Examples
Noncombatants play a crucial role, providing emotional and physical support away from the frontlines. 
noncombatant
01

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

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
domain
military, occupation, status
02

used of civilians in time of war 

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