Combatants: meaning, definitions and examples

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combatants

 

[ ˈkɒmbətənts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a battle

Combatants are individuals or groups engaged in a physical conflict, such as a war or a fight. They actively participate in the battle, using weapons or physical force to defeat their opponents.

Synonyms

fighters, opponents, warriors

Examples of usage

  • The two combatants clashed on the battlefield.
  • The combatants fought fiercely for control of the territory.
  • Both sides suffered casualties as the combatants continued to engage in combat.
Context #2 | Noun

in a legal dispute

In a legal context, combatants refer to parties involved in a legal dispute, such as a court case or arbitration. They present their arguments and evidence to support their position in the legal proceedings.

Synonyms

contenders, litigants, opponents

Examples of usage

  • The legal team represented the combatants in the court case.
  • The two combatants settled their dispute through arbitration.
  • The combatants presented their case before the judge.

Translations

Translations of the word "combatants" in other languages:

🇵🇹 combatentes

🇮🇳 योद्धा

🇩🇪 Kämpfer

🇮🇩 pejuang

🇺🇦 бійці

🇵🇱 bojownicy

🇯🇵 戦闘員

🇫🇷 combattants

🇪🇸 combatientes

🇹🇷 savaşçılar

🇰🇷 전투원

🇸🇦 مقاتلون

🇨🇿 bojovníci

🇸🇰 bojovníci

🇨🇳 战斗人员

🇸🇮 borci

🇮🇸 bardagamenn

🇰🇿 жауынгерлер

🇬🇪 მებრძოლები

🇦🇿 döyüşçülər

🇲🇽 combatientes

Word origin

The word 'combatants' originated from the Latin word 'combattant-', the present participle of 'combattere', meaning 'to fight together'. The term has been used throughout history to refer to individuals engaged in physical or legal conflicts. The concept of combatants has evolved with the development of warfare and legal systems, reflecting the changing nature of conflicts and disputes.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,090, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.