combatant
/kəm.ˈbæ.tənt/ · com·bat·ant
noun
- A person who takes part in fighting, especially in an armed conflict. The soldiers were the primary combatants in the battle.
adjective
- Engaged in or inclined toward conflict. His combatant attitude made negotiations difficult.
- Relating to or involving combat. The novel features combatant scenes that depict medieval warfare.
Did you know? In the Geneva Conventions, the distinction between combatants and non‑combatants determines who is afforded protection as a civilian during armed conflict.