Civilian

/sɪˈvɪljən/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Civilian

noun

  1. A person following the pursuits of civil life, especially one who is not an active member of the armed forces.

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

  2. A person who does not belong to a particular group or engage in a particular activity.

    "The bathroom was for employees only, so no civilians were allowed to use it."

  3. One skilled in civil law.
  4. A student of civil law at a university or college.

adjective

  1. Not related to the military, police or other professions.

    "He worked as a civilian journalist for ten years before being employed by the public broadcaster."

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