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civilian

[si-vil-yuhn] / sɪˈvɪl yən /


NOUN
nonmilitary person
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When a complex operation went awry and led to the death of her romantic partner, the pregnant Kendal quit the business and vowed to raise her baby incognito as a low-profile civilian in Switzerland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

I can think of one case where a senior civilian in the Pentagon manipulated the promotion process to make sure that certain colonels were lifted to the rank of general.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

It marks the third day in a row it has been accused of targeting civilian transport in its occupied territories.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Centcom also said three attack drones launched by Iran "toward civilian mariners" had been hit.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

He wore civilian clothing—a fur-lined coat and a thick, full hat.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys




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