noncombatant

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But under international humanitarian law, it is illegal for a fighter to pose as a doctor — or any other noncombatant civilian.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2024

The pangrams from yesterday’s Spelling Bee were combatant and noncombatant.

From New York Times • May 22, 2023

Ukrainian officials say a “few thousand” people are ensconced in the fortresslike complex, but that the figure includes 500 wounded soldiers — and 1,000 noncombatant civilians.

From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2022

You want people to know you're a noncombatant.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2022

An unexpected, a singularly noncombatant, note came into Mrs. Glass’s voice.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger