1. Countries or parties that do not participate in a war or armed conflict, especially those that remain neutral or are not yet involved.
Usage: Plural form of nonbelligerent; Often used in international relations and military contexts; Typically refers to nations during wartime

Examples

• During World War II, several nonbelligerents maintained diplomatic relations with both sides.
• The treaty protected the rights of nonbelligerents to trade with neutral ports.
• Switzerland and Sweden were among the nonbelligerents in the European conflict.
• International law grants certain protections to nonbelligerents during armed conflicts.
• The conference included representatives from both belligerents and nonbelligerents.
• Nonbelligerents were required to enforce strict neutrality in their territories.