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noncombatant

non·com·ba·tant

US/ˌnɑnkʌˈmbætʌnt/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (2)

noun

1.

a member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon)

adjective

1.

used of civilians in time of war

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2.

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

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Origin

From non- + combatant.

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