Definition of Civilian

person who is not an active member of the armed forces; non-military person

Examples of Civilian in a sentence

The undercover agent dresses in civilian clothes.  

My brother serves in the army, while I am merely a civilian.  

The civilian death count mounted as the shelling intensified.  

Bruce had a hard time transitioning from the army to civilian life.  

The army takes every precaution to avoid civilian casualties.  

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