Meaning of the word civilian in English
What does civilian mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
civilian
US /səˈvɪl.jən/
UK /səˈvɪl.jən/
Noun
1.
a person not in the armed services or the police force
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The soldiers were ordered to protect the civilians.
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He was a civilian working for the military.
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Adjective
1.
of or relating to a civilian
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The incident involved both military and civilian personnel.
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He exchanged his uniform for civilian clothes.
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