Noun
- 1. noncombatant, serviceman, military man, man, military personnel
- usage: a member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon)
Adjective
- 1. noncombatant, civilian (vs. military)
- usage: used of civilians in time of war
- 2. noncombatant, military (vs. civilian)
- usage: member of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon
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