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civilian

[si-vil-yuhn] / sɪˈvɪl yən /


NOUN
nonmilitary person
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"This facility had been occupied by Daesh, most likely to store weapons and explosives. The area around the facility is devoid of any civilian habitation," the statement added.

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There was no sign of any harm to civilians in the strike late on Saturday and all the aircraft returned safely, the MoD added.

From BBC

Moscow warned of "consequences", but Ukraine said the attack targeted a military gathering that was closed to civilians.

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AFP news agency quoted a source in Ukraine's defence forces as confirming that, while a strike did take place, the attack had targeted a military gathering that was closed to civilians.

From BBC

He briefly suspended civilian rule in South Korea on December 3, 2024, prompting massive protests and a showdown in parliament.

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