civilian
Example Sentences
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In a statement carried by state television, the military urged civilians "not to enter the operations area" until the army had secured it and "cleared it of all mines and war remnants".
From Barron's
For decades, he has insisted that Iran has a right to develop it for civilian purposes.
But the donning of civilian clothes may not be entirely sincere, according to some analysts.
From BBC
He has discarded his uniform for civilian clothes.
From BBC
A full breakdown of civilian casualties has yet to be provided.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
