noncombatant

noun non·com·bat·ant \ˌnän-kəm-ˈba-t^ənt also ˈnän-ˈkäm-bə-tənt\

: a person (such as a military chaplain or doctor) who is in the army, navy, etc., but does not fight

: a person who is not in the army, navy, etc.

Full Definition of NONCOMBATANT

: one that does not engage in combat: as

a : a member (as a chaplain) of the armed forces whose duties do not include fighting

b : civilian

— noncombatant adjective

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NONCOMBATANTS Defined for Kids

noun non·com·bat·ant \ˌnän-kəm-ˈba-t^ənt, ˈnän-ˈkäm-bə-tənt\

: a member (as a chaplain) of the armed forces whose duties do not include fighting

: a person who is not in the armed forces : civilian

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