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Civilians

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

📖 Definitions of "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.

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