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civilian

[si-vil-yuhn] / sɪˈvɪl yən /


NOUN
nonmilitary person
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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

Postwar tribunals prosecuted numerous war crimes, but not attacks on civilian infrastructure, including the Blitz against London.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Leaders of several armed and secessionist groups said the three‑day measure was in recognition of the "profound spiritual importance" of the papal visit, which starts on Wednesday, and the need to safeguard civilian life.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

That day, President Obama awarded me the highest honor our nation can award a civilian: the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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