combatant

[ˈkɒmbətənt]

combatant Definition

  • 1a person or group that fights in a war or battle
  • 2relating to fighting in a war or battle

Using combatant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "combatant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The combatants engaged in fierce fighting for several hours.

  • Example

    The treaty required all combatants to lay down their arms.

  • Example

    The wounded combatant was carried off the battlefield by his comrades.

combatant Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for combatant

Phrases with combatant

  • a person who is fighting against one's own country or side in a conflict

    Example

    The government detained several enemy combatants without trial.

  • a military organization composed of forces from two or more services, responsible for a specific geographic area or function

    Example

    The United States Africa Command is one of six combatant commands.

  • non-state combatant

    an individual or group that engages in armed conflict but is not part of a recognized state military

    Example

    The rise of non-state combatants has challenged traditional notions of warfare.

Origins of combatant

from French 'combattant', present participle of 'combattre', meaning 'to fight'

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Summary: combatant in Brief

A 'combatant' [ˈkɒmbətənt] is a person or group that fights in a war or battle. It can also describe something related to fighting in a war or battle. Examples include 'The combatants engaged in fierce fighting for several hours.' and 'The treaty required all combatants to lay down their arms.' Synonyms include 'fighter,' 'warrior,' and 'militant.'