civilians

noun

1. 1

   A person following the pursuits of civil life, especially one who is not an active member of the armed forces.

   “Three civilians were apprehended by the soldiers and taken away in a military vehicle.”

2. 2

   A person who does not belong to a particular group or engage in a particular activity.

   “The bathroom was for employees only, so no civilians were allowed to use it.”

3. 3

   One skilled in civil law.

4. 4

   A student of civil law at a university or college.