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civilian

[si-vil-yuhn] / sɪˈvɪl yən /


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

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The targeting of civilian infrastructure has been met by a growing chorus of criticism from legal scholars who warn of violations of international humanitarian law and possible war crimes.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

When Johannes Høesflot Klæbo strolls down Sixth Avenue in civilian clothes, he could pass for any number of New York City’s better-looking characters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

“I shouldn’t have to go to much trouble to deduce it myself,” said the far-sighted civilian, “based on your friend’s description.”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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