combatant — a person or nation engaged in fighting during a war
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or nation engaged in fighting during a war
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmbətənt/
Korean meaning: 전투원, 전쟁 참가자
Korean pronunciation: **컴**배턴트
Example Sentences
- The video game nerd became an actual combatant and missed his gaming chair terribly.
- International law distinguishes between combatants and civilians.
- The two rival chefs were fierce combatants in the cooking competition.
combatant
NOUN//ˈkɑːmbətənt//
a person or nation engaged in fighting during a war
The combatant raises his sword, ready to face the enemy on the battlefield.
From combatant to applicant, meeting the consultant!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'combattere(함께 싸우다)'에서 유래. 'com(함께)'과 'battere(치다, 싸우다)'가 합쳐진 말로, 원래는 '함께 맞서 싸우는 사람'을 의미했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The video game nerd became an actual combatant and missed his gaming chair terribly.”
“International law distinguishes between combatants and civilians.”
“The two rival chefs were fierce combatants in the cooking competition.”
“All combatants must follow the rules of engagement.”
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