civilian

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is not a member of the military or armed forces.

  - "The civilian population was evacuated before the bombing."
  - "The civilian worker was injured in the accident."
  - "Civilians have the right to bear arms under the Second Amendment."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɪˈvɪljən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with civilian
hiver , quiver , liver , giver , diver

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Variants

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civilian , civilians

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'civis', meaning 'citizen'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'civilian' is often used in the context of war or military conflict, but it can also refer to anyone who is not a member of the clergy or the nobility.

2. In some countries, the term 'civilian' is used interchangeably with the term 'citizen'.

3. During wartime, civilians may be required to wear identification tags to distinguish them from military personnel.

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Related Concepts

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1. military: The branch of a nation's government responsible for the maintenance of its armed forces.

2. combatant: A person who is actively engaged in military conflict.

3. non-combatant: A person who is not involved in military conflict.

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Culture

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The term 'civilian' has no specific cultural, historical, or symbolic significance. However, it is commonly used in the context of war or military conflict to distinguish between military personnel and non-combatants.

How to Memorize "civilian"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person going about their daily life, such as working in an office or shopping at a store. This person is a civilian.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'civilian' with the concept of a non-military person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CIV to remember that a civilian is a 'Citizen In Volunteer' military status.

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