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combatant

 

[ ˈkɒmbətənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military

A person or group that is engaged in fighting, especially during a war.

Synonyms

fighter, soldier, warrior

Examples of usage

  • The combatants clashed on the battlefield.
  • The two combatants fought fiercely for control of the territory.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A participant in a competition or contest.

Synonyms

competitor, contender, participant

Examples of usage

  • The two boxers were fierce combatants in the ring.
  • She was a skilled combatant in the judo tournament.

Translations

Translations of the word "combatant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 combatente

🇮🇳 योद्धा

🇩🇪 Kämpfer

🇮🇩 pejuang

🇺🇦 боєць

🇵🇱 bojownik

🇯🇵 戦闘員

🇫🇷 combattant

🇪🇸 combatiente

🇹🇷 savaşçı

🇰🇷 전투원

🇸🇦 مقاتل

🇨🇿 bojovník

🇸🇰 bojovník

🇨🇳 战斗员

🇸🇮 borec

🇮🇸 bardagamaður

🇰🇿 жауынгер

🇬🇪 მებრძოლი

🇦🇿 döyüşçü

🇲🇽 combatiente

Word origin

The word 'combatant' originated in the early 16th century from the French word 'combattant', derived from the Latin word 'combatere', meaning 'to fight together'. It has been used to describe individuals or groups engaged in fighting, whether in a military context or in sports competitions.

See also: combatants, combative, combatively, combativeness, noncombatant.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,049, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.