Associations to the word «Noncombatant»

Wiktionary

NONCOMBATANT, noun. A non-fighting member of the armed forces
NONCOMBATANT, noun. A civilian in time of conflict

Dictionary definition

NONCOMBATANT, noun. A member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon).
NONCOMBATANT, adjective. Used of civilians in time of war.
NONCOMBATANT, adjective. Member of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon.

Wise words

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery