civilian synonyms

civilian

modif.

nonmilitary, unmilitary, nonmilitant, noncombat, noncombatant, pacificist, not in the armed forces, in civilian life, lay, private, in civvies*, in mufti*.

civilian

n.

(private) citizen, noncombatant, person not in the armed forces; see commoner.

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