nonmilitary

adjective

Definition of nonmilitarynext
as in civilian

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Recent Examples of nonmilitary Both countries are calling for an end to hostilities in the region, a return to peace talks and the security of nonmilitary targets and shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. — Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 31 Mar. 2026 Those options included military strikes and nonmilitary options, including cyberattacks. — Nancy A. Youssef, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2026 Kevin Henderson, a nonmilitary War Department employee, was scheduled for neck surgery in early November. — Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025 Argentina reflects a worst-case scenario of how the military can absorb practices from nonmilitary agents that erode its professionalism. — Kristina Mani, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonmilitary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonmilitary
  1. civilian
  2. civil
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  • The Houthis' fight for control of the city is made significantly more difficult because of its large civilian population, the officials said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The Houthis in Yemen, whom the kingdom has been battling on and off since 2009, have demonstrated an alarming ability to strike deep inside Saudi Arabia, from airports to the Aramco head office, with no regard for civilian lives.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of civilian
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  • Widespread civil unrest over teacher shortages and economic hardship escalated across France over the weekend as rioters clashed with police and stormed public buildings.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Background checks must now encompass any pending or settled civil cases.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of civil

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“Nonmilitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmilitary. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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