COMBATANT, adjective Contending; disposed to contend. COMBATANT, noun 1. A person who combats; any person who fights with another, or in an army, or fleet. 2. A duellist; one who fights or contends in battle, for the decision of a private quarrel or difference; a champion. 3. A person who contends with another in argument, or controversy.
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