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civilian Definition and Meaning in English (civilian definition)

noun
Synonyms:noncombatantprivate citizen
Quick Answer • Definition

Civilian definition: A person who is not a member of the armed forces, police, or firefighting services.

Definitions of Civilian

  1. 1noun

    A person who is not a member of the armed forces, police, or firefighting services.

Example Sentences

“Many civilians were displaced by the conflict.”

“He returned to civilian life after serving in the army.”

Synonyms

noncombatantprivate citizen

Antonyms

soldiermilitary personnel

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Inflected Word Forms

nouncivility
adjectivecivil

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

civilian lifecollocation

The normal life of a person not involved in military or public service.

civilian casualtiescollocation

People not involved in combat who are killed or injured in a conflict.

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Civilian definition: A person who is not a member of the armed forces, police, or firefighting services.
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'Civilian' translates to 'civilian' in English. Civilian definition: A person who is not a member of the armed forces, police, or firefighting services.
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