CIVILIAN Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

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Recent Examples of civilian

Noun

Authorities in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region said that over the previous 24 hours, one civilian was killed and 15 more were wounded, including three children, by Russian strikes. —

Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 Overseas civilian and military voters have until May 29. —

Joe Brandt, CBS News, 26 May 2026

Adjective

Compliance among military health care personnel has exceeded 95% in past years, compared to less than 75% among civilian health care personnel. —

Luis Martinez, ABC News, 18 June 2026 Military officials said the crew included a mix of military personnel and civilian contractors. —

Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for civilian

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Noun

Without going into detail, both treat war as the option of last resort, both try to limit reckless destruction of life and property and both try to minimize injury to noncombatants.

— Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
War reporters access frontlines, cultivate sources, gather a wide range of perspectives (from authorities, noncombatants, and expert observers), and share their news with audiences all over the world.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Apr. 2026