"noncombat" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From non- + combat. Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:af|non-|combat|text=+|tree=1}} From non- + combat. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} noncombat (not comparable)
  1. Not involved in, or not designed for, combat. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: noncombatant
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