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civilian

[si-vil-yuhn] / sɪˈvɪl yən /


NOUN
nonmilitary person
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There might have to be some exceptions for inbound civilian goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The Nigerian air force said it is investigating reports of civilian casualties.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

He said there was a "moral obligation to protect the civilian population from the atrocious effects of war".

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Crouching in the corner was a young man dressed in civilian clothes.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys




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