noncombatant

Noun
  1. A member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon) (synset 110380277)
    is a type of: man, military man, military personnel, serviceman - someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
Adjective
  1. Used of civilians in time of war (synset 301522378)
    similar to: civilian - associated with civil life or performed by persons who are not active members of the military
  2. Member of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon (synset 301521838)
    similar to: military - associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians

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