civilian

• Relativo a uma pessoa que não pertence às forças armadas ou à polícia; não militar. Também se diz de algo que é próprio de civis ou da vida civil, em oposição ao âmbito 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

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

   Sinônimoscivilnoncombatantnonmilitaryprivate

   Antônimosmilitary

2. Non-combatantB1formal

   Not involved in military combat or operations.

   Civil

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

   Sinônimoscivillaynoncombatantnonmilitaryprivate

   Antônimoscombatantmilitarysoldier

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que não faz parte das forças armadas, da polícia ou de outros grupos armados; pessoa que não é 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.

   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.

   Sinônimosnoncombatantprivate citizen

   Antônimoscombatantservicemansoldier

2. Ordinary citizenB1formal

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

   Civil

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscitizenlaypersonnoncombatantprivate citizen

   Antônimoscombatantmilitaryservicemansoldier