combatant
//kəmˈbætənt//
Noun
combatantSingular
combatantsPlural
1
A person or group engaged in fighting or warfare, especially as part of an armed conflict.
The treaty requires all combatants to lay down their weapons.
2
A person who takes an active part in a struggle, contest, or dispute.
Both combatants in the debate presented strong arguments.
Antonym
Adjective
combatantCanonical form
1
Engaged in or ready for combat; fighting.
The combatant forces were ready to engage at any moment.