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civilian

ci·vi·lian

UK/sɪˈvɪl.jən/ US/sɪˈvɪl.jn̩/ fairly common informal slang
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

associated with or performed by civilians as contrasted with the military

  • “civilian clothing”
  • “civilian life”
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noun

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Origin

From Middle English cyvylien, from Old French civilien. Equivalent to civil + -ian.

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