Civilian (Noun)
Meaning
A nonmilitary citizen.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The civilian population was evacuated from the war zone to ensure their safety.
- As a civilian, she was not required to follow the same rules as the military personnel.
- The government was criticized for its treatment of civilian prisoners during the conflict.
- The civilian casualties of the bombing were a major concern for the international community.
- The military officer was forced to retire and return to life as a civilian after being injured in combat.