The difference between Belligerent and Combative
When used as adjectives, belligerent means engaged in warfare, warring, whereas combative means given to fighting.
Belligerent is also noun with the meaning: a state or other armed participant in warfare.
check bellow for the other definitions of Belligerent and Combative
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Belligerent as an adjective:
Engaged in warfare, warring.
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Belligerent as an adjective:
Eager to go to war, warlike.
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Belligerent as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to war.
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Belligerent as an adjective (by extension):
Aggressively hostile, eager to fight.
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Belligerent as an adjective:
Acting violently towards others.
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Belligerent as an adjective:
Uncooperative.
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Belligerent as a noun:
A state or other armed participant in warfare
Examples:
"The U.N. sent a treaty proposal to the belligerents."
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Combative as an adjective:
Given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.
Examples:
"His combative style leads to many arguments."