Meaning of the word combatant in English

What does combatant mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

combatant

US /ˈkɑːm.bə.tənt/
UK /ˈkɒm.bə.tənt/

Noun

a person or nation engaged in fighting during a war or conflict

Example:
The treaty specified that only uniformed soldiers would be considered combatants.
Both sides in the conflict had many civilian combatants.

Adjective

engaged in fighting during a war or conflict

Example:
The nation declared itself a non-combatant state.
International law distinguishes between combatant and non-combatant personnel.