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单词 noncombatant
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(noun) 
Definition
a member of the armed forces whose duties do not include fighting, such as a chaplain or surgeon
Synonyms
civilian
neutral
nonbelligerent

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noncombatant

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  • noncommittal
  • nonconformist
  • nonconformity

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noncombatant

(nɒnkəmbætənt)
Word forms: noncombatantsregional note: in BRIT, also use non-combatant
1. countable noun [usu N n]
Noncombatant troops are members of the armed forces whose duties do not include fighting.
The general does not like noncombatant personnel near a scene of action.
2. countable noun [usu pl]
In a war, noncombatants are people who are not members of the armed forces.
The Red Cross has arranged two local ceasefires, allowing noncombatants to receivemedical help.

noncombatant in British English

(ˌnɒnˈkɒmbətənt)
noun
1. 
a civilian in time of war
2. 
a member of the armed forces whose duties do not include fighting, such as a chaplain or surgeon

noncombatant in American English

(ˌnɑnkəmˈbætənt; ˌ nɑnˈkɑmbətənt)
noun
1. 
a member of the armed forces whose activities do not include actual combat, as a chaplain
2. 
any civilian in wartime
adjective
3. 
not involving combat
4. 
of noncombatants

Examples of 'noncombatant' in a sentence
noncombatant

We have a strong record both of protecting noncombatants and as a leading humanitarian donor.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)

Synonyms of 'noncombatant'

civilian, neutral, nonbelligerent
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