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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin combattere, meaning 'to fight together.' The word combines com- (together) and battere (to strike, to fight), originally denoting a person who engages in mutual combat or warfare.
Breakdown
com- (together) + bat- (fight, strike, from battere) + -ant (one who, agent suffix)
🎵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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