Civilian

noun

/sɪˈvɪljən/

Word Frequency: 10.2

Definitions

1.nounA person following the pursuits of civil life, especially one who is not an active member of the armed forces.

"Three civilians were apprehended by the soldiers and taken away in a military vehicle."

2.nounA person who does not belong to a particular group or engage in a particular activity.

"The bathroom was for employees only, so no civilians were allowed to use it."

3.nounOne skilled in civil law.

4.nounA student of civil law at a university or college.

5.adjectiveNot related to the military, police or other professions.

"He worked as a civilian journalist for ten years before being employed by the public broadcaster."

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