NYT Dictionary

NONCOMBATANT

/ˈnɑnkɑmbətnt/
Nounnon-com-BAT-antnon-com-bat-ant · 4 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Alternative form of non-combatant.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From non- + combatant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

citizencivilianconciliatoryirenicnonaggressivedovishnonbelligerentnonmilitantnonresistantnonresister

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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