civilian
Example Sentences
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Beijing also reorganized its defense industry, which was dominated by state giants that had struggled with inefficiency and corruption while resisting government efforts to foster collaboration with civilian partners.
In addition to the mayor’s office, Cook’s concerns made their way to the president of the Board of Fire Commissioners, which provides civilian oversight for the LAFD.
From Los Angeles Times
It isn't easy to speak to Burmese civilians freely.
From BBC
A military that wouldn’t fall in line with a new civilian government would be another potential hurdle.
Its surviving founders returned to civilian life - Jagari went to work in the mines to support his family.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
