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non-combatants

[/ˌnɒn ˈkɒmbətənts/]
nounpl: non-combatants
não-combatentes
1. Persons who are not engaged in fighting or warfare, such as civilians, medical personnel, or chaplains in a conflict zone
The international agreement protects non-combatants during armed conflict.
O acordo internacional protege os não-combatentes durante conflitos armados.
2. Military personnel who do not participate in direct combat, such as support staff, logistics workers, or administrative personnel
Non-combatants play a vital role in military operations by providing essential support services.
Os não-combatentes desempenham um papel vital nas operações militares fornecendo serviços de apoio essencial.
Synonyms
civiliansnon-military personnelsupport staffmedical personnel
Antonyms
combatantssoldiersfighterstroops

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
não-combatentes
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese legal and military contexts
São Paulo
não-combatentes
Commonly used in academic and governmental discourse
Portugal
não-combatentes
Standard term in Portuguese military and humanitarian law

Related Idioms & Phrases

protection of non-combatants
non-combatant status
civilian non-combatants
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