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civilian

[si-vil-yuhn] / sɪˈvɪl yən /


NOUN
nonmilitary person
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It used to be relatively easy to secure a medical exemption, perform alternative civilian service, or avoid the draft by staying in education.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“The targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end,” India’s foreign ministry said Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It said the "targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said that "precise and calibrated strikes" targeted militant "hideouts and safe havens" in border areas, without commenting on civilian casualties.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

You don’t do infrared reconnaissance and maintain a civilian arsenal in some namby-pamby tree house.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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