nonmilitary

adjective
UK: /ˌnɒnˈmɪlɪtəri/
US: /ˌnɑːnˈmɪlɪteri/

  1. Not connected with the armed forces or war.

    1. This is a nonmilitary area.
    2. The government is focusing on nonmilitary solutions to the crisis, like diplomacy.

  2. Relating to activities or organizations that are not part of the military establishment.

    1. He works in a nonmilitary job.
    2. The project aims to promote nonmilitary cooperation between the two countries.

Synonyms

civilian
nonmilitary noun

  1. People or things not belonging to or associated with the military.

    1. Nonmilitary suffered during the war.
    2. The evacuation plan prioritizes nonmilitary over military personnel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nonmilitary" in English means: Not connected with the armed forces or war., Relating to activities or organizations that are not part of the military establishment..

The phonetic transcription of "nonmilitary" is /ˌnɒnˈmɪlɪtəri/ in British English and /ˌnɑːnˈmɪlɪteri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nonmilitary": civilian.

Example usage of "nonmilitary": "This is a nonmilitary area.". More examples on the page.