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civilian

[si-vil-yuhn] / sɪˈvɪl yən /


NOUN
nonmilitary person
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Dr Lawrence Hill-Cawthorne, co-director of the Centre for International Law at the University of Bristol, reiterated that the "fundamental rule of law" is that civilian objects must not be targeted.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It added, without providing evidence, that Hezbollah has embedded military infrastructure within civilian areas in the region.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

During the 1991 Gulf War, coalition forces targeted Iraq’s electrical grid, transportation systems and communications infrastructure—assets deeply intertwined with civilian life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

He did not promise to bring harm to their civilian families.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The Ministry of Health, in charge of TB control in the civilian sector, wanted most of the loan.

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




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