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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

noncombatant

/ˌnɒnkəmˈbætnt/ noun · British & US
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What does noncombatant mean?

noun

A person who is not taking part in a fight or war, especially a civilian who is not a soldier.

Example

"The hospital was a noncombatant zone, protected from the fighting."

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