noncombatant

• Bezeichnet eine Person, die nicht an Kampfhandlungen im Krieg teilnimmt, insbesondere Zivilisten oder Militärangehörige, die keinen Kampfeinheiten zugeteilt sind.

Describes a person who is not engaged in fighting during a war, especially a civilian or a member of the military not assigned to combat roles.

1. Civilian in wartimeC1formal

   Describing a person who is not a member of the armed forces, especially during a conflict.

   Zivilist

   • The military took measures to protect noncombatant civilians in the war zone.
   • International law prohibits targeting noncombatant populations.
   • Aid organizations focus on helping noncombatant victims of the conflict.

   Synonymeciviliannonmilitary

   Antonymecombatantfightersoldierwarrior

2. Non-fighting military personnelC1formal

   Referring to members of the armed forces whose duties do not involve direct combat, such as chaplains or medical staff.

   Nichtkämpfer

   • The chaplain served as a noncombatant officer in the army.
   • Noncombatant personnel were evacuated from the front lines.
   • Surgeons and medics are considered noncombatant soldiers under the Geneva Convention.

   Antonymecombatantfighter

• Zivilist oder Angehöriger des Militärs, der nicht an Kampfhandlungen teilnimmt, zum Beispiel ein Feldgeistlicher oder Sanitäter.

A noun referring to a member of the armed forces who does not take part in combat, such as a chaplain or surgeon.

1. Non-fighting military personnelC1formal

   A member of the armed forces whose role does not involve direct combat, such as a chaplain, doctor, or nurse.

   Nichtkämpfer

   • The military hospital was staffed by noncombatants.
   • Chaplains serve as noncombatants on the battlefield.
   • Noncombatants are protected under international law.

   Antonymecombatantfightersoldier