Pronunciation: /sɪˈvɪljən/

Definitions of civilian

noun a person not in the armed services or the police force

Example Sentences

A1 The civilian helped the lost child find their way home.

A2 The civilian population was advised to evacuate the area due to the approaching storm.

B1 The civilian was grateful for the assistance provided by the emergency services during the crisis.

B2 The civilian government implemented new policies to improve the economy.

C1 The civilian casualties of the war were a tragic consequence of the conflict.

C2 The civilian diplomat played a crucial role in negotiating peace agreements between the two countries.

adjective relating to civilians or civil life

Example Sentences

A1 The civilian population was evacuated from the war zone.

A2 The civilian clothing store is located on the main street.

B1 The civilian government implemented new policies to improve public services.

B2 The civilian casualties of the conflict were a tragic consequence of war.

C1 The civilian oversight committee demanded accountability from the military leaders.

C2 The civilian aircraft industry has seen significant advancements in technology.

Examples of civilian in a Sentence

formal The government is taking measures to protect civilian populations during times of conflict.

informal The civilian population was asked to evacuate the area due to the approaching storm.

slang I heard that the civilians are throwing a party next door tonight.

figurative In the world of business, customers are often referred to as civilians.

Grammatical Forms of civilian

past tense

civilianized

plural

civilians

comparative

more civilian

superlative

most civilian

present tense

civilianizes

future tense

will civilianize

perfect tense

has civilianized

continuous tense

is civilianizing

singular

civilian

positive degree

civilian

infinitive

to civilianize

gerund

civilianizing

participle

civilianized

Origin and Evolution of civilian

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'civilian' originated from the Latin word 'civilis' which means 'relating to a citizen'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to individuals not in the military, the word 'civilian' has evolved to encompass all non-military individuals in a society.