Meaning
A civilian is an individual who is not a member of the armed forces or the police, typically engaged in non-combatant roles within society, often involved in civilian life, which encompasses various aspects of daily existence, including social, economic,
💡 The term "civilian" is often used in contexts relating to conflict or security; it is important to distinguish between civilians and combatants, as the former are generally protected under international humanitarian law during armed conflicts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
After
leaving
the
regiment
,
he
discovered
that
negotiating
the
everyday
rhythms
of
civilian
life
required
as
much
patience
as
any
rigorous
training
had
demanded
.
He
no
longer
answered
to
a
superior
;
as
a
civilian
he
set
his
own
schedule
and
filled
mornings
with
meticulous
woodworking
that
gradually
reconfigured
his
sense
of
purpose
.
Local
residents
,
initially
curious
,
began
to
enroll
in
his
weekend
classes
,
drawn
by
his
conscientious
approach
and
the
practical
skills
he
taught
.
The
workshop
,
modest
yet
orderly
,
became
a
communal
space
where
different
generations
exchanged
tips
and
small
jokes
,
smoothing
the
friction
of
social
reintegration
.
By
the
end
of
the
year
he
had
established
a
steady
routine
that
felt
both
intentional
and
sustainable
,
and
he
appreciated
how
ordinary
rituals
could
anchor
a
life
once
defined
by
clearly
prescribed
duties
.
Common Phrases
civilian casualties
civilian population
civilian oversight
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