civilian

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.”

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.”

One skilled in civil law.

A student of civil law at a university or college.

Not related to the military, police or other professions.

“He worked as a civilian journalist for ten years before being employed by the public broadcaster.”