combatant

noun
UK: /kəmˈbætənt/
US: /kəmˈbætənt/

  1. A person who fights in a war.

    1. The combatant was ready to fight.
    2. Each combatant received special training for modern warfare situations prior deployment.

  2. Someone involved in a conflict or struggle.

    1. He is a combatant in the debate.
    2. The political combatant skillfully navigated the complexities of the election campaign.

Synonyms

opponent soldier adversary warrior fighter
combatant adjective

  1. Fighting or ready to fight.

    1. They had a combatant role.
    2. The combatant troops were deployed to the front lines immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "combatant" in English means: A person who fights in a war., Someone involved in a conflict or struggle..

The phonetic transcription of "combatant" is /kəmˈbætənt/ in British English and /kəmˈbætənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "combatant": opponent, soldier, adversary, warrior, fighter.

Example usage of "combatant": "The combatant was ready to fight.". More examples on the page.