CIVILIAN

/sɪˈvɪljən/ ► audio Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 17

Definition

  1. adjective associated with civil life or performed by persons who are not active members of the military.
  2. noun a nonmilitary citizen.

Examples

  • “Three civilians were apprehended by the soldiers and taken away in a military vehicle.”
  • “The bathroom was for employees only, so no civilians were allowed to use it.”
  • “He worked as a civilian journalist for ten years before being employed by the public broadcaster.”

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