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Term: Ex-combattant

Description:

An ex-combattant refers to a person who formerly participated in armed conflict or military activities but is no longer actively engaged. This term is commonly used to describe individuals who have served as soldiers, guerrilla fighters, or combatants in previous wars or conflicts.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

As a noun, ex-combattant refers to a former combatant who has been discharged or left the armed forces.

Example Sentence: The ex-combattant shared his experiences during the war at a veterans' gathering.

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Sense 2:

As an adjective, ex-combattant describes something or someone related to or associated with former combatants.

Example Sentence: The organization provides support and counseling for ex-combattant families.

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Sense 3:

In a local context, ex-combattant could refer to a specific group or association of former combatants within a particular region or community.

Example Sentence: The local ex-combattant group organized a charity event to raise funds for wounded warriors.

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