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Combatants Meaning in English

word · lemma: combatant

Definition

People who are actively involved or fighting in a war, conflict, or battle.

Usage & Nuances

'Combatants' refers specifically to those directly engaged in fighting, usually in military or armed conflict. It is a formal and technical term, often used in news, law, or history. Do not confuse with 'civilians,' who are not fighting. Can refer to both sides of a conflict.

Example Sentences

The two armies had thousands of combatants on each side.

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All combatants must follow the rules of war.

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The injured combatants received medical help.

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Not all combatants on the battlefield wore uniforms.

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The agreement called for both sides to disarm all combatants.

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After months of fighting, many exhausted combatants returned home.

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