Noncombatant role Synonyms

Definitions for Noncombatant


  • (noun) a member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon)
  • (adjective) member of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon
  • (adjective) used of civilians in time of war

Definitions for Role


  • (noun) the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
  • (noun) the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
  • (noun) normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting