Noncombatant

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of non-combatant. alt-of, alternative

    "Born in Chicago on April 9th, 1926, he was the son of Methodists, served as a noncombatant in World War II, earned a bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of Illinois and didn't lose his virginity until he was 22."

  2. 2
    a member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon) wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    member of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon wordnet
  2. 2
    used of civilians in time of war wordnet

Synonyms

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civiliancitizenconciliatorydovishirenicmilitary

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"Born in Chicago on April 9th, 1926, he was the son of Methodists, served as a noncombatant in World War II, earned a bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of Illinois and didn't lose his virginity until he was 22."

Etymology

From non- + combatant.

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