Noncom: meaning, definitions and examples

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noncom

[ ˈnɒnˌkɒm ]

Adjective / Noun

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

behavior

Not participating in or conforming to the customs, traditions, or practices of a society or group.

Synonyms

nonconformist, rebellious, unconventional.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
noncom	Use in the context of military or formal hierarchical structures to refer to a noncommissioned officer. The noncom gave orders to the privates during the training drill. As a noncom, he was responsible for overseeing the enlisted soldiers.

Word

Description / Examples

noncom

Use in the context of military or formal hierarchical structures to refer to a noncommissioned officer.

The noncom gave orders to the privates during the training drill.
As a noncom, he was responsible for overseeing the enlisted soldiers.

Examples of usage

He was seen as a noncomformist in his conservative community.
Her noncom behavior often made her stand out from the crowd.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

military

A noncommissioned officer, especially in the US Army.

Synonyms

NCO, corporal, sergeant.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
noncom	Similar to the first entry, used informally to refer to noncommissioned officers. The noncom briefed the squad before the exercise. He has been a noncom for five years now.
sergeant	A rank in the military above corporal and below staff sergeant; commonly used when referring to the specific duties and responsibilities associated with the position. Can also be used outside the military in a police context. The sergeant gave clear instructions to the new recruits. Sergeant Johnson is known for his strict discipline.
corporal	A rank in the military that is just above private first class and just below sergeant; most commonly used when referring specifically to the position within military structure. He was promoted to corporal after completing the training. The corporal led the team during the exercise.
NCO	Abbreviation for noncommissioned officer; often used in formal documents or conversations related to military structure and hierarchy. The NCO report is due by the end of the week. She has been an excellent NCO throughout her service.

Examples of usage

He started his military career as a noncom and worked his way up through the ranks.
The noncoms were responsible for training the new recruits.

Translations

Translations of the word "noncom" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não-combatente

🇮🇳 गैर-लड़ाकू

🇩🇪 Nichkämpfer

🇮🇩 non-kombatan

🇺🇦 некомбатант

🇵🇱 niekombatant

🇯🇵 非戦闘員 (ひせんとういん)

🇫🇷 non-combattant

🇪🇸 no combatiente

🇹🇷 muharip olmayan

🇰🇷 비전투원 (bijeontu-won)

🇸🇦 غير مقاتل

🇨🇿 nebojovník

🇸🇰 nebojovník

🇨🇳 非战斗人员 (fēi zhàndòu rényuán)

🇸🇮 nekombatant

🇮🇸 óvígur

🇰🇿 соғысқа қатыспайтын

🇬🇪 არამებრძოლი

🇦🇿 döyüşməyən

🇲🇽 no combatiente

Etymology

The word 'noncom' originated as a slang term in the military, specifically in the US Army, to refer to noncommissioned officers. It later evolved to also be used in a broader context to describe someone who does not conform to societal norms. The term 'noncom' is a blend of 'non' (meaning not) and 'com' (short for 'commissioned officer').