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combatant
noun com·bat·ant \kəm-ˈba-tənt also ˈkäm-bə-tənt\
: a person, group, or country that fights in a war or battle
Full Definition of COMBATANT
: one that is engaged in or ready to engage in combat
— combatant adjective
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First Known Use of COMBATANT
15th century
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combatant
noun com·bat·ant \kəm-ˈba-tənt, ˈkäm-bə-tənt\
Definition of COMBATANT for Kids
: a person who takes part in a combat
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