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.
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The treaty required all combatants to lay down their arms.
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The wounded combatant was carried off the battlefield by his comrades.
combatant Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for combatant
Antonyms for combatant
Phrases with combatant
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'
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.'
