non-combatant

[US]/[nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt]/
[UK]/[nɒn ˈkɑːmbətənt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Not involved in fighting; civilian.
n.A person who is not involved in fighting, especially a civilian.; A person who is not taking part in military action, especially a civilian.

Phrases & Collocations

non-combatant status

declared non-combatant

non-combatant role

designated non-combatant

remain non-combatant

non-combatant personnel

acting as non-combatant

non-combatant civilian

non-combatant ship

protect non-combatants

Example Sentences

the hospital staff were all non-combatant personnel.

she served as a non-combatant medic in the war zone.

many non-combatant roles are vital to military operations.

he chose a non-combatant position to avoid direct fighting.

the non-combatant status protected them from enemy fire.

the organization provides support for non-combatant civilians.

she volunteered as a non-combatant observer during the ceasefire.

the agreement included protections for non-combatant infrastructure.

he was assigned to a non-combatant support unit.

the rules of engagement protect non-combatant populations.

they evacuated the area to protect non-combatant residents.

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