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civilian

[si-vil-yuhn] / sɪˈvɪl yən /


NOUN
nonmilitary person
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The EU had the year before brokered a border recognition deal, along which it deployed a civilian monitoring mission.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

One of the great strengths of American democracy is that the country’s military is nonpartisan, a trait that ensures officers and service members alike obey the Constitution and serve civilian authority.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

The intifada refers to the Palestinian civilian uprisings against Israel in 1987-1993 and the early 2000s.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

He acknowledges disagreements between the civilian commission and the department but said most of it has been over information that county counsel advised him not to share because of confidentiality and labor laws.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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




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