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ci·vil·ian (sə vil′yən)
noun
- any person not an active member of the armed forces or of an official force having police power
- Archaic a specialist in civil or Roman law
Etymology: ME < OFr civilien < L civilis, civil
adjective
of or for civilians; nonmilitary
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