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civilian

[si-vil-yuhn] / sɪˈvɪl yən /


NOUN
nonmilitary person
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Israel says 25 soldiers and one civilian contractor have been killed over the same period.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The Pentagon chief has defended the approach, noting that civilian leaders are granted the authority to choose which admirals or generals advise them on military matters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Ituri has been under military rule since 2021, when the civilian authority was replaced by a military general in an attempt to neutralise dozens of armed groups that operate there.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

After Bass negotiated significant raises for police officers, firefighters and the civilian workforce, the city was left with too few dollars to sustain basic services, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Those who’d served in Vietnam kept their heads down and did their best to readjust privately to civilian life.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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