noncombatant (n.)

  1. a member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon)

    noncombatant (adj.)

  1. used of civilians in time of war

  2. member of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon

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