🕊️non-combatant

noun, adjective
/nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

Meaning

a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff

Example Sentences

The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.

Synonyms

civilian, non-fighter, non-military, aid worker

Antonyms

soldier, fighter, warrior

Collocations

non-combatant role, non-combatant status, protect non-combatants

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