combatant

noun com·bat·ant \kəm-ˈba-t^ənt also ˈkäm-bə-tənt\

: a person, group, or country that fights in a war or battle

Full Definition of COMBATANT

: one that is engaged in or ready to engage in combat

— combatant adjective

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15th century

COMBATANT Defined for Kids

noun com·bat·ant \kəm-ˈba-t^ənt, ˈkäm-bə-tənt\

: a person who takes part in a combat

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