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combatant

/kəmˈbæt.ənt/
com · bat · ant
Plural:combatants
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combatant Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person, group, or nation directly engaged in fighting during a war, armed conflict, or physical struggle.

Example

"Humanitarian organizations worked tirelessly to negotiate a temporary truce between the opposing combatants."

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• adjective

1

Engaged in, ready for, or relating to active fighting, warfare, or direct conflict.

Example

"The international treaty established clear guidelines for the treatment of personnel from all combatant nations."

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• Rhymes for combatant

• Nearby Words

comatose
comb
combat
combatant
combative
combatively
combativeness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'combatant', the present participle of 'combatre' (to fight), ultimately derived from Vulgar Latin 'combattere', combining 'com-' (with, together) and 'battuere' (to beat).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Combatant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/combatant
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