The military operation aimed to protect the civilian population.
innocent bystander
Frequency:
70
%
The innocent bystander was caught in the crossfire.
unarmed civilian
Frequency:
60
%
The soldiers were ordered not to harm any unarmed civilians.
nonmilitary personnel
Frequency:
50
%
The evacuation plan included provisions for nonmilitary personnel.
Idiomatic Expressions for noncombatant
Phrase: Collateral damage
Meaning: Unintended civilian casualties or damage resulting from military operations.
Usage: The bombing raid caused significant collateral damage to noncombatant buildings.