noncombatant
Example Sentences
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In June 1967, you could have found me standing in line outside the Jewish Agency in Manhattan, hoping to register as a noncombatant in the Six-Day War.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2024
But under international humanitarian law, it is illegal for a fighter to pose as a doctor — or any other noncombatant civilian.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2024
Ukrainian officials say a “few thousand” people are ensconced in the fortresslike complex, but that the figure includes 500 wounded soldiers — and 1,000 noncombatant civilians.
From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2022
The U.S. military, said one official, did not see indications of other noncombatant casualties but cannot rule it out because the forces were not on the ground long enough to dig through all the rubble.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2022
An unexpected, a singularly noncombatant, note came into Mrs. Glass’s voice.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
