noun. ['ˌnɑːnkəmˈbætənt'] a member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon).
adjective. ['ˌnɑːnkəmˈbætənt'] member of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon.
adjective. ['ˌnɑːnkəmˈbætənt'] used of civilians in time of war.