Adjective: noncombatant nón'kómbut(u)nt- Used of civilians in time of war
- Member of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon
Noun: noncombatant nón'kómbut(u)nt- A member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon)
Derived forms: noncombatants See also: civilian, military Type of: man, military man, military personnel, serviceman, servicewoman Encyclopedia: Noncombatant |