Definitions for: Civilian

[n] a nonmilitary citizen
[adj] associated with or performed by civilians as contrasted with the military; "civilian clothing"; "civilian life"

Webster (1913) Definition: Ci*vil"ian, n. [From Civil]
1. One skilled in the civil law.

Ancient civilians and writers upon government.
--Swift.

2. A student of the civil law at a university or college.
--R. Graves.

3. One whose pursuits are those of civil life, not military
or clerical.

Synonyms: civil, noncombatant

Antonyms: man, military, military man, military personnel, serviceman

See Also: citizen

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