civilian

• Bezieht sich auf eine Person, die nicht dem Militär oder der Polizei angehört; nicht militärisch. Auch: das Zivilleben oder nichtmilitärische Angelegenheiten betreffend.

Relating to a person not in the armed services or the police force; non-military.

1. Non-militaryB1formal

   Relating to people who are not members of the armed forces or police.

   Zivil

   • The civilian population was evacuated during the conflict.
   • He wore civilian clothes when off duty.
   • Civilian authorities took control of the region.

   Synonymecivilnoncombatantnonmilitaryprivate

   Antonymemilitary

2. Non-combatantB1formal

   Not involved in military combat or operations.

   Zivilist

   • The bomb caused many civilian casualties.
   • Civilian targets are protected under international law.
   • The army provided aid to civilian communities.

   Synonymecivillaynoncombatantnonmilitaryprivate

   Antonymecombatantmilitarysoldier

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die nicht Angehöriger des Militärs, der Polizei oder anderer bewaffneter Kräfte ist.

A noun referring to a person who is not a member of the military, police, or other armed forces.

1. Non-military personB1formal

   A person who is not a member of the armed forces or police.

   Zivilperson

   • The bomb injured several civilians in the market.
   • Civilians were evacuated from the conflict zone.
   • He served in the army for ten years before returning to civilian life.

   Synonymenoncombatantprivate citizen

   Antonymecombatantservicemansoldier

2. Ordinary citizenB1formal

   A person who is not part of a particular profession or group, especially the military.

   Zivilperson

   • The general addressed the civilians at the town hall meeting.
   • Civilians often do not understand military protocols.
   • The government provides support for civilians affected by natural disasters.

   Synonymecitizenlaypersonnoncombatantprivate citizen

   Antonymecombatantmilitaryservicemansoldier