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noncombatants

 

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Noun noncombatant has 1 sense
  1. noncombatant - a member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon)
    --1 is a kind of
    serviceman, military man, man, military personnel

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Noncombatants

Definition: Noncombatants refer to individuals who are not engaged in armed conflict or involved in military actions.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Individuals who are not directly involved in fighting during times of war or armed conflict.

Example sentence (Sense 1): The safety of noncombatants is of utmost importance during a war.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or being individuals who are not participating in armed conflict.

Example sentence (Sense 1): Humanitarian organizations focus on providing aid to noncombatant populations affected by war.

Sense 2: Popular and widely recognized among a certain group or locality.

Example sentence (Sense 2): The traditional dish served at the local restaurant became a noncombatant favorite.

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