Meanings
plural noncombatants
- alternativeAlternative form of non-combatant.
Born in Chicago on April 9th, 1926, he was the son of Methodists, served as a noncombatant in World War II, earned a bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of Illinois and didn't lose his virginity until he was 22.
2017 September 27, David Browne, “Hugh Hefner, 'Playboy' Founder, Dead at 91”, in Rolling Stone
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveused of civilians in time of war
adjectivemember of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Origin
Cite this entry
noncombatant. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/noncombatant
“noncombatant.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/noncombatant. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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