noncombatant

/ˌnɑnkəmˈbætnt/

Other forms: noncombatants

Definitions of noncombatant

1. noun

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

   man, military man, military personnel, serviceman

   someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
2. adjective

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

   military

   associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians
3. adjective

   used of civilians in time of war
   synonyms:

   civilian

   associated with civil life or performed by persons who are not active members of the military