Noncombat: meaning, definitions and examples
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noncombat
[ nɒnˈkɒmbæt ]
military term
Noncombat refers to roles or individuals not directly involved in fighting or combat during military operations. This can apply to medical personnel, support staff, and mechanics who assist in a war effort without engaging in battle.
Synonyms
auxiliary, civilian, nonmilitary, supportive
Examples of usage
- Noncombat personnel are essential for logistics in wartime.
- The noncombat units play a crucial role in maintaining operations.
- She served as a noncombat medic during the deployment.
Translations
Translations of the word "noncombat" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não-combatente
🇮🇳 गैर-लड़ाकू
🇩🇪 Nicht-Kämpfer
🇮🇩 non-combat
🇺🇦 некомбант
🇵🇱 niebojowy
🇯🇵 非戦闘
🇫🇷 non-combattant
🇪🇸 no combatiente
🇹🇷 savaşçı olmayan
🇰🇷 비전투
🇸🇦 غير مقاتل
🇨🇿 nebojový
🇸🇰 nebojový
🇨🇳 非战斗
🇸🇮 nebojevniki
🇮🇸 ekki bardaga
🇰🇿 соғысқа қатыспайтын
🇬🇪 არამებრძოლი
🇦🇿 döyüşməyən
🇲🇽 no combatiente
Etymology
The term 'noncombat' is derived from the prefix 'non-', meaning 'not', coupled with the word 'combat', which originates from the Latin 'combattere', meaning 'to fight'. The use of 'noncombat' emerged in the 20th century, especially during the World Wars, as societies recognized the importance of individuals whose work was vital to military efforts but who did not participate directly in combat. This distinction has become crucial in discussions surrounding military roles, ethics, and responsibilities, particularly in modern warfare, where support roles have expanded significantly.