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nonbelligerent

nonbelligerent \nonbelligerent\ adj. not directly at war; as, nonbelligerent nations.

nonbelligerent

nonbelligerent \nonbelligerent\ n. A country which is not involved in a war.

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nonbelligerent

a. Not belligerent, aggressive or warlike n. A peaceful person, or a nation that is not at war

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nonbelligerent

adj. not directly at war; "nonbelligerent nations"

Usage examples of "nonbelligerent".

A friendly Italy, even though nonbelligerent, could still be helpful to him.

Milligan, not being a part of or associated with the armed forces of the enemy, was a nonbelligerent, not subject to the law of war.

Since the plan gave promise of keeping the war away from American shores by financing and supplying others to fight while Americans remained nonbelligerent, it had attractions for the isolationists.

He had imagined that these peaceful, nonbelligerent creatures would react in horror to the slaughter of a malidar.

Zanzibar, and possibly Alizon, as well, to declare nonbelligerent status.

Far behind the line perhaps he may come across a baking company of some nonbelligerent supply unit.