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civilian

[si-vil-yuhn] / sɪˈvɪl yən /


NOUN
nonmilitary person
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He added that the case underscored the need revive Inglewood’s civilian police oversight commission, which was disbanded in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

At least nine civilian airports in seven countries have been damaged by attacks since the war began Feb. 28, according to Osprey Flight Solutions, an aviation-security firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"There is no military objective that justifies the wholesale destruction of a society's infrastructure or the deliberate infliction of suffering on civilian populations," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Additionally, it calls for the end to attacks on civilian water, oil, and gas infrastructure.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Driving the car at high speed was John Paul Vann, a retired army colonel, now working as a civilian advisor for the government.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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