civilian 1 of 2

noun

Definition of civiliannext
as in noncombatant

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civilian

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adjective

as in civil

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civil disobedience

civilian

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“Civilian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilian. Accessed 29 Sep. 2023.

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