civilian

civilian
1. noun /sɪˈvɪljən/
a) A person following the pursuits of civil life, especially one who is not an active member of the military, the police, or a belligerent group.

Three civilians were apprehended by the soldiers and taken away in a military vehicle.

b) A person who does not belong to a particular group or engage in a particular activity.
2. adjective /sɪˈvɪljən/
That which is not related to the military, police or other uniformed profession

The three detainees were actually army defectors wearing civilian clothing.


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