civilian

• Relativo a una persona que no forma parte del ejército ni de la policía; no militar.

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.

   civil (no militar)

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

   Sinónimoscivilnoncombatantnonmilitaryprivate

   Antónimosmilitary

2. Non-combatantB1formal

   Not involved in military combat or operations.

   Civil (no combatiente)

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

   Sinónimoscivillaynoncombatantnonmilitaryprivate

   Antónimoscombatantmilitarysoldier

• Persona que no pertenece a las fuerzas armadas, la policía u otros cuerpos militares, en contraposición al personal militar.

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.

   Persona civil

   • 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.

   Sinónimosnoncombatantprivate citizen

   Antónimoscombatantservicemansoldier

2. Ordinary citizenB1formal

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

   civil (persona no militar)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscitizenlaypersonnoncombatantprivate citizen

   Antónimoscombatantmilitaryservicemansoldier