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civilian

[si-vil-yuhn] / sɪˈvɪl jən /


NOUN
nonmilitary person
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That was the only civilian death so far reported in the wildfires.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

That’s why for the past half-century Washington has never included nuclear fuel-making as a part of any of its civilian nuclear agreements with states that lack nuclear weapons.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Saudi Arabia will work with US-based firms to develop its civilian nuclear technology, opening a lucrative market for companies like Westinghouse that manufacture large-scale conventional nuclear reactors.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

“The strikes further degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial vessels,” Centcom said in a statement.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

Washington also stopped by the tailor shop of Hercules Mulligan and ordered a suit of civilian clothes.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen

As the war expands, there’s been heightened concern about the infrastructure that civilians in neighboring countries rely on for water and power.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Researchers have described a “civilizing effect” on officers and civilians alike, who know their conduct is being recorded and can be reviewed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

In 1982, Britain and Argentina fought the Falklands War - a brief 74-day conflict that resulted in the deaths of 649 Argentine soldiers, 255 British combatants and three civilians.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Experts say digital asset platforms have been used to circumvent sanctions placed on Iran's Revolutionary Guards and as a financial safe haven for civilians hit by soaring inflation.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

“Yes, sir. Sir, ah, there are a number of civilians to see you.”

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara




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