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civilian

[si-vil-yuhn] / sɪˈvɪl yən /


NOUN
nonmilitary person
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He did not promise to bring harm to their civilian families.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The US delegation in Islamabad -- led by Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner -- was frustrated by Iran's refusal to give up what it insists is a civilian nuclear programme.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The military has repeatedly denied involvement in Khan's legal cases or meddling in the civilian domain.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

He could continue to ratchet up the US attacks on Iran, possibly doing long-term damage to the nation's civilian infrastructure, adding to a humanitarian crisis and further destablising the global economy.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Infected, they mingled with the civilian population and threatened to start an epidemic.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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