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Non-combatant - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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noncombatant
adj
1: used of civilians in time of war
2: member of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting
as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon
(noun)
1: a member of the armed forces who does not participate in
combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon)
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Noncombatant \Non*com"bat*ant\, n. (Mil.)
Any person connected with an army, or within the lines of an
army, who does not make it his business to fight, as any one
of the medical officers and their assistants, chaplains, and
others; also, any of the citizens of a place occupied by an
army; also, any one holding a similar position with respect
to the navy.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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