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combatant
/ ˈkʌm-, ˈkɒmbətənt /
noun
a person or group engaged in or prepared for a fight, struggle, or dispute
adjective
engaged in or ready for combat
Other 51Թ Forms
- precombatant noun
- uncombatant adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of combatant1
Example Sentences
But if America were to become an active combatant, that would represent a huge escalation with a long, potentially devastating consequential tail.
The phenomenon highlights the growing intensity of Mexico’s cartel warfare as well as the expanding role of Colombian combatants in conflicts globally.
In one rousing moment, she and her combatant greedily grab and smash plate after plate after plate on each other’s heads.
The Israeli efforts have resulted in the deaths of more than 52,000 Gazans, according to the region’s health ministry, which does not distinguish between combatants and civilians.
He is now reportedly looking into whether his administration can label suspected gang and cartel members inside the U.S. as “enemy combatants.”
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When To Use
A combatant is one of the sides engaged in combat—active fighting.In war, enemy combatants are the opposing sides in the war or battle.In boxing and other martial arts, the two fighters can be called combatants.The word combat is sometimes used more broadly or figuratively to refer to active conflict between two people or groups, as in The two corporations are preparing to do combat in the courtroom. The sides in this kind of combat can also be called combatants.Less commonly, combatant can be used as an adjective meaning engaged in fighting. It can also mean inclined to fight, but the word combative is more commonly used in this way.Example: If diplomacy fails, the two nations could become enemy combatants.
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