Meaning Of The Word Noncombatant

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What's The Definition Of Noncombatant?

noncombatant
Noncombatant troops are members of the armed forces whose duties do not include fighting.

noncombatant in American English
a member of the armed forces whose activities do not include actual combat, as a chaplain
not involving combat
adjective: not constituting, designed for, or engaged in combat
noun: a person connected with a military force in some capacity other than that of a fighter, as a surgeon or chaplain

noncombatant in British English
noun: a civilian in time of war

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