civilian
Example Sentences
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“And it really doesn’t seem like civilians of any nationality are being singled out.”
From Los Angeles Times
While much has been written about China’s civilian fusion energy program, less is known about its military fusion programs, which are focused on inertial confinement fusion.
A spokesman for Caine said the chairman, in his role as military adviser to the president, defense secretary and National Security Council, provides civilian leaders with military options including risks.
But for now Israel prefers to focus on civilian cooperation -- assisting Somaliland with issues around the economy, agriculture, health, and above all, water.
From Barron's
South Korean civilians, legislators and institutions had prevented an insurrection.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
