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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