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Synonyms for non-combatants


Grammar : Noun
Spell : non-kuh m-bat-nt, non-kom-buh-tnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˌnɒn kəmˈbæt nt, nɒnˈkɒm bə tnt



Définition of non-combatants

  • As in civilian : noun nonmilitary person
Example sentences :
  • All others left; the neighborhood was no healthy place for non-combatants.
  • Extract from : « When the West Was Young » by Frederick R. Bechdolt
  • “Thirty fighters, and thirty non-combatants,” returned Don Luis.
  • Extract from : « A Middy of the King » by Harry Collingwood
  • The Bacas were recognized as non-combatants, but were friendly to Major Murphy.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Outlaw » by Emerson Hough
  • That brought a response from the non-combatants in the recruiting line.
  • Extract from : « Mercenary » by Dallas McCord Reynolds
  • All the non-combatants had been left in the hands of the enemy.
  • Extract from : « The Political History of England - Vol XI » by George Brodrick
  • Not only soldiers, but non-combatants were conspicuous on many occasions for their gallantry.
  • Extract from : « Our Soldiers » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • Non-combatants are numerous and peace societies are organized in all lands.
  • Extract from : « Usury » by Calvin Elliott
  • What about the men on the sick-list, and the non-combatants that have to be counted in every squad?
  • Extract from : « Trapped by Malays » by George Manville Fenn
  • An extensive train of non-combatants was attached to the army.
  • Extract from : « The Art of War in the Middle Ages A.D. 378-1515 » by C. W. C. Oman
  • Prisoners of war and non-combatants were sent off to Cape Town.
  • Extract from : « Germany's Vanishing Colonies » by Gordon Le Sueur

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