Combatant
Combatant
Combatant (/kəmˈbætənt/), from the Latin combattantem (nominative combattans), present participle of combattere meaning "to fight".
A combatant is an individual who directly engages in armed conflict as part of an army or other military organization. Combatants can be professional soldiers, members of guerrilla or insurgent groups, or civilians who take up arms during a conflict.
Etymology
The term combatant comes from the Latin combattantem (nominative combattans), present participle of combattere meaning "to fight". It entered the English language in the late 15th century, originally referring to anyone who fights or contends with another.
Related Terms
- Non-combatant: A person who is not directly involved in the armed conflict, such as a civilian, medical personnel, or chaplain.
- Belligerent: A nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognized by international law.
- Combat: Fighting between armed forces.
- Warrior: A brave or experienced soldier or fighter.
- Soldier: A person who serves in an army.
- Militant: A person engaged in aggressive verbal or physical combat.
- Insurgent: A rebel or revolutionary.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Combatant
- Wikipedia's article - Combatant
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