Phrase guide

killed in action

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

The designation for a member of an organization (primarily military) who has died while on duty.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: KIA

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 殉职 (xùnzhí) — dead on duty
  • Finnish: kaatunut taistelussa — dead on duty
  • French: mort au combat — dead on duty
  • French: mort en service — dead on duty
  • German: gefallen — dead on duty
  • Polish: zabity w akcji — dead on duty
  • Russian: уби́т в бою́ (ubít v bojú) — dead on duty
  • Spanish: muerto en combate — dead on duty
  • Ukrainian: уби́тий у бою́ (ubýtyj u bojú) — dead on duty