NON-COMBATANT


Meaning of NON-COMBATANT in English

( non-combatants)

Note: in AM, usually use 'noncombatant'

1.

Non-combatant troops are members of the armed forces whose duties do not include fighting.

The General does not like non-combatant personnel near a scene of action.

≠ combatant

N-COUNT : usu N n

2.

In a war, non-combatants are people who are not members of the armed forces.

The Red Cross has arranged two local ceasefires, allowing non-combatants to receive medical help.

= civilian

≠ combatant

N-COUNT : usu pl

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