Noncom: meaning, definitions and examples

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noncom

[ ˈnɒnˌkɒm ]

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behavior

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

Synonyms

nonconformist, rebellious, unconventional

Examples of usage

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

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military

A noncommissioned officer, especially in the US Army.

Synonyms

NCO, corporal, sergeant

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

Word origin

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').