enemy combatant en · NOUN
Meanings
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see enemy, combatant.
- (US) Any person in an armed conflict who may be properly detained under the laws and customs of war.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| enemy combatants | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
fi vihollistaistelija (anyone who may be properly detained under laws of war)