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civilian

/sɪ'vɪljən/

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noun
a nonmilitary citizen
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Opposite:

serviceman

type of:
citizen
adjective
associated with civil life or performed by persons who are not active members of the military
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"civilian clothing" "civilian life"

Similar:

civil noncombatant

Opposite:

military

Examples of civilian

"civilian clothing"
"civilian life"