civilian

noun
UK: /sɪˈvɪl.i.ən/
US: /səˈvɪl.jən/

  1. A person who is not a member of the armed forces or police.

    1. The bomb killed ten civilians.
    2. The military were ordered to protect civilian populations during the conflict.

  2. A person who is not an expert or professional in a particular field.

    1. The explanation was simple enough for a civilian to understand.
    2. As a civilian, I found the technical details of the project overwhelming.

Synonyms

noncombatant layperson
civilian adjective

  1. Relating to civilians; not military or police.

    1. Civilian life is very different from military life.
    2. The government is committed to protecting civilian interests in the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "civilian" in English means: A person who is not a member of the armed forces or police., A person who is not an expert or professional in a particular field..

The phonetic transcription of "civilian" is /sɪˈvɪl.i.ən/ in British English and /səˈvɪl.jən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "civilian": noncombatant, layperson.

Example usage of "civilian": "The bomb killed ten civilians.". More examples on the page.