combatant
gb/kəmbˈætənt/ us/kəmbˈætənt/
B2
Inglês
~ 8500
harcos, harcoló fél, kombattáns, ellenfél, szemben álló fél, vitázó fél, harci, harcoló
NOME
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
a combatant in [a war/conflict]
Only armed combatants were targeted in the operation, according to the military.
A katonai vezetés szerint a művelet során kizárólag fegyveres harcosokat vettek célba.
The agreement requires all combatants to lay down their weapons by the end of the month.
A megállapodás előírja, hogy valamennyi harcoló fél tegye le a fegyvert a hónap végéig.
Both state and non-state combatants have been accused of violating international law.
Hundreds of foreign combatants joined the conflict from neighboring countries.
Under the Geneva Conventions, combatants have specific rights and responsibilities.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Many combatants were injured in the battle.
Sok harcos megsérült a csatában.
The peace deal ordered all combatants to stop fighting.
A békemegállapodás minden harcoló felet a harcok beszüntetésére kötelezett.
Some combatants refused to give up their guns.
The camp was used to hold captured combatants.
Both sides lost many combatants in the war.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "combatant" with "soldier." A "combatant" is anyone taking part in the fighting (including rebels or irregular forces), while a "soldier" is specifically a member of a regular army. Learners may also confuse "combatant" (person) with "combat" (the act of fighting).
Significado
person actively involved in fighting
Colocações
armed combatant
|enemy combatant
|foreign combatant
|non-state combatant
|combatant forces
|active combatant
Sinónimos
fighter (General and common; can be used for both military and non-military fights.)
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soldier (Specifically a member of an army; not every combatant is a professional soldier.)
Antónimos
civilian (A person not in the armed forces and not taking part in the fighting.)
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noncombatant (Someone present in a conflict zone but not directly taking part in the fighting.)
Temas
war
|politics
|law
Definição
A person or group that is taking part in a war or battle and doing the fighting.
A person, group, or force that is actively involved in fighting in a war or armed conflict.
NOME
C1
FORMAL
2
Padrão de uso:
a combatant in [a political/legal/bitter] battle
In the courtroom, the two main combatants settled the case just before the verdict.
A tárgyalóteremben a két szemben álló fél közvetlenül az ítélethirdetés előtt egyezséget kötött.
The debate was fierce, but the political combatants later shook hands offstage.
Heves volt a vita, de a politikai ellenfelek később a színfalak mögött kezet fogtak.
As the crisis deepened, both combatants hardened their positions and refused to compromise.
Media combatants on both sides accused each other of spreading misinformation.
The treaty brought the long-time combatants in the trade dispute back to the negotiating table.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Both combatants in the debate spoke for an hour.
Mindkét vitázó fél egy órán át beszélt.
The two main combatants in the election were very different.
A választás két fő ellenfele nagyon különbözött egymástól.
The judge asked the legal combatants to calm down.
The combatants in the argument did not listen to each other.
The news showed the combatants in the long trade fight.
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse "combatant" where "opponent" or "competitor" is better. "Combatant" sounds more serious and conflict-focused, and is usually used in strong political, legal, or moral battles, not in everyday games or friendly arguments.
Significado
participant in a serious conflict
Colocações
political combatant
|legal combatant
|ideological combatant
|chief combatant
|key combatants
|main combatants
Sinónimos
opponent (More general; can be neutral in tone and is common in sports as well as arguments.)
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adversary (Emphasizes opposition and conflict; slightly more formal and dramatic.)
Antónimos
ally (Someone who supports you in a conflict instead of fighting against you.)
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bystander (Someone who is present but not involved in the struggle or dispute.)
Temas
politics
|law
|communication
Definição
A person or group that strongly fights for or against something, for example in politics, in court, or in public arguments.
A person or group that takes an active part in a serious struggle, contest, or conflict, especially in politics, law, or public debate.
C1
3
Padrão de uso:
combatant [forces/troops/aircraft/status]
The navy is retiring several combatant ships that are now obsolete.
A haditengerészet több, mára elavult harci hajót von ki a szolgálatból.
Under international law, only combatant troops may be targeted during hostilities.
A nemzetközi jog szerint az ellenségeskedések során csak harcoló csapatokat lehet célba venni.
The new policy clearly distinguishes combatant and noncombatant roles within the operation.
Combatant aircraft were scrambled in response to the border incident.
Her research focuses on how combatant status is defined in modern conflicts.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Only combatant troops were sent to the front line.
Csak harcoló csapatokat küldtek a frontvonalra.
The army bought new combatant aircraft last year.
A hadsereg tavaly új harci repülőgépeket vásárolt.
They talked about the rules for combatant and noncombatant people.
The report listed all combatant units in the area.
He studied the rights of combatant soldiers in war.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "combatant" instead of "combative" for personality (e.g., *a combatant child*). Use "combative" to describe someone who often wants to argue or fight; use "combatant" mainly for formal military or legal contexts.
Significado
engaged in or for combat
Colocações
combatant forces
|combatant troops
|combatant aircraft
|combatant status
|combatant commander
|combatant units
Sinónimos
military (Broader; means related to the armed forces in general, not only to direct fighting.)
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combat-ready (Stresses readiness to fight rather than formal role or classification.)
Antónimos
noncombatant (Describes people or units that do not take part in the fighting, even if they are in a war zone.)
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civilian (Indicates non-military status, outside the armed forces and combat roles.)
Temas
war
|law
|technology
|politics
Definição
Taking part in fighting, or made or used for fighting in war.
Engaged in combat, or designed, authorized, or classified to take part in combat.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
combatant
IPA
GB/kəmbˈætənt/
US/kəmbˈætənt/
Sílabas e acento
com - batant (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (batant)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: combatant
Noun
- Base: combatant
- Plural: combatants
Família de palavras
Forms
combatants
noun
Core family
combat
noun B1
Related words
combative
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
noncombatant
noun
Advanced or less common
combativeness
noun
Expressões
enemy combatant
1/ˈɛnəmi kəmbˈætənt/
fixed phrase
formal
fighter belonging to enemy forces
A person who is fighting for the enemy side in a war or armed conflict.
Exemplos
- The government announced that the captured men would be treated as enemy combatants.
- International law sets rules for how enemy combatants must be held and questioned.
- Several suspected enemy combatants were flown to a high-security detention facility.
lawful combatant
1/lˈɔfəl kəmbˈætənt/
fixed phrase
technical
fighter recognized as legal combatant
A person who fights in a war and follows the rules that make them a legal fighter under international law.
Exemplos
- As a lawful combatant, she is entitled to prisoner-of-war status if captured.
- The report argues that many fighters in the conflict should be treated as lawful combatants.
- Only lawful combatants may openly carry weapons and still receive these protections.
unlawful combatant
1/ʌnlˈɔfəl kəmbˈætənt/
fixed phrase
technical
fighter lacking legal combatant status
A person who fights in a war but does not follow the rules that give legal protection to fighters, for example by not wearing a uniform.
Exemplos
- The detainees were first labeled as unlawful combatants rather than prisoners of war.
- Human rights groups questioned the broad use of the term "unlawful combatant."
- Courts later reviewed how the government defined unlawful combatants in this context.