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civilian

[si-vil-yuhn] / sɪˈvɪl jən /


NOUN
nonmilitary person
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But experts point out that, unlike investigations of civilian aircraft, which often include a published report, the military investigation into Monday’s crash may not become public.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

If targeters didn’t consult their AI tools, which can instantly scan troves of intelligence, questions will focus on why they didn’t—and whether technology could have helped avoid the civilian deaths.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Dozens of U.S. tankers were parked in Israel’s main civilian airport and other sites in Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Jeromy Smith was a civilian engineer “who was deeply proud of Lauren and their growing family, especially after they recently welcomed their second baby boy,” according to a GoFundMe page for the Smith family.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Infected, they mingled with the civilian population and threatened to start an epidemic.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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