1. a person who is not engaged in fighting during a war, especially a civilian or military personnel not involved in combat
Usage: military

1. not engaged in or involving combat or fighting
Usage: military

Examples

• The Geneva Convention protects noncombatants during wartime.
• Medical personnel are considered noncombatants on the battlefield.
• The army evacuated all noncombatant civilians from the conflict zone.
• She served in a noncombatant role as a military nurse.
• International law prohibits targeting noncombatant populations.
• The noncombatant status of journalists must be respected during conflicts.
• Relief workers maintain their noncombatant position to provide aid safely.