noun
- plural of noncombat; persons or things not engaged in or related to combat or fighting
Usage: typically used in military or conflict contexts; often refers to civilians or non-combatant personnel
Examples
- The military protocol requires protection of noncombats in conflict zones.
- International law distinguishes between combatants and noncombats during warfare.
- Humanitarian organizations work to assist noncombats affected by armed conflict.
- The evacuation plan prioritized noncombats, including children and the elderly.
- Noncombats should not be targeted under the Geneva Conventions.