Synonyms of civilian

civilian 1 of 2

noun

as in noncombatant

Related Words

• noncombatant

Dissimilar Words

• combatant
• soldier
• belligerent
• warrior
• serviceman
• trooper
• fighter
• regular
• legionary
• legionnaire
• dogface
• man-at-arms
• servicewoman

civilian

2 of 2

adjective

as in civil

Related Words

• civil
• nonmilitary

Dissimilar Words

• military
• service
• martial
• naval
• mercenary
• soldierly
• gladiatorial
• GI

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of civilian

Noun

The Montreal Gazette later said that the suspect and the civilian also were dead. — Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026

Officers are told not to fire at moving vehicles except in exigent circumstances that could result in the death of a civilian or an officer. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026

Adjective

Legal scholars have warned that attacks on infrastructure with wide civilian use in some circumstances could constitute a war crime under international law. — Npr Staff, NPR, 17 July 2026

For a relatively small vessel, the Iuventa became one of the most active civilian rescue ships operating in the Central Mediterranean. — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026