Synonyms for noncombatants

Grammar : Noun

Spell : non-kuh m-bat-nt, non-kom-buh-tnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˌnɒn kəmˈbæt nt, nɒnˈkɒm bə tnt

Définition of noncombatants

As in civilian : noun nonmilitary person

Example sentences :

The Belgian troops in the city, and many of the noncombatants escaped.
Extract from : « World's War Events, Vol. I » by Various

As for the crew,—they were noncombatants and not employed to serve any country in any way.
Extract from : « Molly Brown of Kentucky » by Nell Speed

They are militant citizens now, with the rank of noncombatants.
Extract from : « The Women of Tomorrow » by William Hard

We're not fighters, you know, but noncombatants, bent on an errand of mercy.
Extract from : « Aunt Jane's Nieces in the Red Cross » by Edith Van Dyne

They go to a broad, convenient meadow across the Claire, where the noncombatants can watch from a safe distance.
Extract from : « Life on a Mediaeval Barony » by William Stearns Davis

Other crimes on noncombatants at Alost belong to the end of the month of September.
Extract from : « New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 3, June, 1915 » by Various

With the aid of the motor transport service, hundreds of noncombatants were removed to places of safety.
Extract from : « Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 » by Various

They shot the Bishop of Ferns, and many other noncombatants, including women and children.
Extract from : « A History of England » by Charles Oman

All the remaining cargo packages were piled against the wheels, and the noncombatants sheltered in that way.
Extract from : « The Covered Wagon » by Emerson Hough

We just want you to leave enough men behind to defend the women and children and noncombatants who stay here.
Extract from : « Shaman » by Robert Shea

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