civilian

• Qui concerne un citoyen, par opposition à un militaire ou à un membre des forces armées; non militaire. Relatif à la vie publique et aux affaires non militaires.

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, non militaire

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

   Synonymescivilnoncombatantnonmilitaryprivate

   Antonymesmilitary

2. Non-combatantB1formal

   Not involved in military combat or operations.

   civil (non-combattant)

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

   Synonymescivillaynoncombatantnonmilitaryprivate

   Antonymescombatantmilitarysoldier

• Personne qui n'appartient pas aux forces armées, à la police ou à d'autres corps militaires; également adjectif désignant ce qui est relatif aux non-militaires.

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.

   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.

   Synonymesnoncombatantprivate citizen

   Antonymescombatantservicemansoldier

2. Ordinary citizenB1formal

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

   civil, personne civile

   • 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.

   Synonymescitizenlaypersonnoncombatantprivate citizen

   Antonymescombatantmilitaryservicemansoldier