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civilian

ci·vil·ian

civilian

 
 
pronunciation:
s vIl yn
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
features:
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part of speech: noun
definition: a person who is not serving in the armed forces or the police.
The soldiers were sent to rescue a group of civilians who were being held by the enemy.
similar words:
citizen
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part of speech: adjective
definition: of civil life or civilians; not of the military or police.
Before leaving work, my father changes out of his policeman's uniform into his civilian clothes.
synonyms:
civil
antonyms:
military
similar words:
civic, public
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