civilian
//səˈvɪl.jən//
Noun
civilianSingular
civiliansPlural
1
A person who is not a member of the armed forces or police
Many civilians were evacuated from the war zone.
Antonym
Synonym
Adjective
civilianCanonical form
1
Relating to or denoting a person who is not a member of the armed forces or police
He returned to civilian life after leaving the military.
2
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military matters
He returned to civilian life after leaving the army.