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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
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
02
used of civilians in time of war
Lexical Tree
noncombatant
combatant
