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civilian

DEFINITIONS OF: civilian

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n a nonmilitary citizen

Antonyms:
man, military man, military personnel, serviceman
someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
Type of:
citizen
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

adj associated with civil life or performed by persons who are not active members of the military

civilian clothing”
civilian life”
Synonyms
civil
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
noncombatant
used of civilians in time of war
Antonyms:
military
associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians
expeditionary
(used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad
martial
of or relating to the armed forces
combatant
engaging in or ready for combat
noncombatant
member of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon
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