civilian
/səˈvɪliən/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3376 in the learning path
平民；非军职人员
Definitions
n. A person who is not a member of the armed forces
平民；非军职人员
adj. Relating to people or activities outside the armed forces
平民的；民用的
Example
The rescue boat carried both soldiers and civilians.
救援船上既有军人，也有平民。
Satellite technology originally developed for military purposes now supports many civilian applications, including weather forecasting and navigation.
最初为军事目的开发的卫星技术，如今支持天气预报和导航等多种民用应用。
Collocations
- civilian population
- civilian life
- civilian aircraft
- protect civilians
Synonyms
- non-military
Antonyms
- military
Usage tip
civilian指非军人；公务员通常是civil servant。
FAQ
- What does civilian mean?
- A person who is not a member of the armed forces Relating to people or activities outside the armed forces
- How is civilian pronounced?
- UK /səˈvɪliən/, US /səˈvɪliən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
