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civilian

[si-vil-yuhn] / sɪˈvɪl yən /


NOUN
nonmilitary person
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“The targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end,” India’s foreign ministry said Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said that "precise and calibrated strikes" targeted militant "hideouts and safe havens" in border areas, without commenting on civilian casualties.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Government data showed that exports of capital goods like computers and civilian aircraft also climbed.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"The logistics crisis does not distinguish between military and civilian needs, it hits everything at once."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

For the rest of the war, he served essentially as a senior civilian advisor and administrator.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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