civilians

Meanings

• noun

  Non-military people, especially those living in an area where military actions are taking place.

  - "The civilians in the war-torn region were evacuated to safety."
  - "The soldiers were instructed to protect the civilians from harm."

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Variants

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civilian , civilians

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'civilis', meaning 'citizen' or 'civil'.

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Trivia

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1. Civilians make up the majority of the population in most countries.

2. During times of war, civilians are often the most vulnerable to the consequences of conflict.

3. The term 'civilian' was first used in English during the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Military: The branch of a nation's government responsible for the protection and defense of its land and people.

2. Combatants: Individuals directly involved in a military conflict, including military personnel and sometimes civilians who take up arms.

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Culture

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Civilians have been a significant focus in war literature and art, often depicting their struggles and experiences during times of conflict.

How to Memorize "civilians"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people going about their daily lives, not involved in military activities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the term 'non-combatant' or 'citizen'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Civilians are not in uniform'.

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