Word: Combat Casualty
Definition: A "combat casualty" refers specifically to a soldier or military personnel who is injured or killed during a battle or military operation. This term can sometimes also include losses of military equipment, but primarily it focuses on the people affected.
Usage Instructions: - Use "combat casualty" when discussing military situations, especially in reports, news articles, or conversations about war and military operations. - It is usually used in a formal context, such as military reports or discussions about war statistics.
Example: - "The battle resulted in several combat casualties, with both injured soldiers and some who lost their lives."
Advanced Usage: In more advanced discussions, you might encounter terms like "non-combat casualty," which refers to military personnel who are injured or killed by causes other than direct combat, such as accidents or illness.
Word Variants: - Casualty: This is a general term that can refer to any person who is harmed or killed in an event, not just in combat. - Combat: This can refer to any kind of fighting or conflict, not limited to military actions.
Different Meanings: - In a civilian context, "casualty" can refer to people affected by accidents or disasters, such as car accidents or natural disasters.
Synonyms: - Military loss - Battle loss - War casualty
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:While "combat casualty" does not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to it, you might encounter phrases such as: - "Take casualties": This means to suffer injuries or deaths in a situation, often used in military contexts.