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Added 9 October 2026

civilian

/sɪˈvɪl.jən/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about civilian at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A nonmilitary citizen.

adjective

Associated with civil life or performed by persons who are not active members of the military.
civilian clothing

Origin

From Middle English cyvylien, from Old French civilien. Equivalent to civil + -ian.

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