noncombatant

• Désigne une personne qui ne participe pas directement aux combats en temps de guerre, notamment un civil ou un militaire affecté à des fonctions non combattantes.

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.

   civil en temps de guerre

   • 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.

   Synonymesciviliannonmilitary

   Antonymescombatantfightersoldierwarrior

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.

   Personnel militaire non combattant

   • 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.

   Antonymescombatantfighter

• Nom désignant une personne, notamment un militaire, qui ne participe pas aux combats, comme un aumônier ou un chirurgien ; également une personne civile non impliquée dans les hostilités.

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.

   Non-combattant (personnel militaire)

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

   Antonymescombatantfightersoldier