combatant Meaning and Definition
1. n. someone who fights (or is fighting)
2. s. engaging in or ready for combat
A combatant is a person who takes a direct part in the hostilities of an armed conflict. If a combatant follows the law of war, then he or she is considered a privileged combatant and upon capture, he or she will qualify as a prisoner of war under the Third Geneva Convention (GCIII).
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