combatant/ˈkɒm.bə.tənt/EtymologyInherited from late Middle English combataunt, from Middle French combatant. By surface analysis, combat + -ant. Doublet of combattant.combatant means Contending; disposed to contend. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 72 out of 100.adjContending; disposed to contend.“Their valours are not yet so combatant, Or truly antagonistick, as to fight;”Involving combat.“He wished he were in a combatant service; he wanted to fight, fight.”nounA person engaged in combat, often armed.“Gladiators were combatants who fought to the death to entertain the public.”