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• IPA: /sɪˈvɪljən/
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[ Noun

civilian (plural civilians)

1. A person who isn't a member of the military armed forces.

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

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[ Adjective

1. That which is not related to the military armed forces.

   The three detainees were actually army defectors wearing civilian clothing.

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