
Civilian
Excludes Services
When using 'civilian', make sure you're not referring to anyone in military, police, or firefighting roles.
Only civilians were allowed to enter the contest, so soldiers in uniform stayed out.
War Context
'Civilian' is often used in news or discussions about war to describe people not in armed forces.
The bombing tragically resulted in several civilian deaths.
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The term 'civilian' can suggest innocence or neutrality in conflicts or crises.
Rescue efforts focused on getting civilians to safety first. Compare with
CommonLaymanOrdinaryPeacefulUnarmed
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