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

Starlink is SpaceX's general satellite internet service, sold for consumer, civilian, and defense purposes, and offers internet access in remote areas where it has traditionally been limited. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

The Saginaw Police Department said in its initial public report of the shooting that the condition of the civilian was unknown. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

Adjective

None of this is particularly enlightening, and any opportunity to portray the conflict between Stewart’s celebrity, soldierly and civilian identities is squandered by the consistently phony, ennobling tone of proceedings. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

And Fordon of Sotheby’s points out that other tough civilian dive watches of the era, had dubious testing methods. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026