civilian
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The health ministry's figures do not separate out combatant and civilian deaths.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Another key difference with China is that “we have a civilian program. It’s the people’s program, paid for by the people’s treasure. We’re doing it for peaceful reasons, for exploration.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Eyewitnesses and a local source said armed members of Hamas dressed in civilian clothing evacuated a severely wounded person through a side entrance and placed him in a vehicle.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The UN mission, which has a mandate to monitor civilian casualties only in Afghanistan, said its report was based on checks with three independent sources.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
“I’d like to join the ATA, the Air Transport Auxiliary, when they let more women in. I have a civilian license. My instructor joined in January this year.”
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing civilian
We the People: Civ
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