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Meanings of civilian (civilians) in inglés

portugués
civil
catalán
civil
español
civil

Associated with civil life or performed by persons who are not active members of the military.

Related terms
civil
portugués
civil
catalán
paisà
español
civil

A nonmilitary citizen.

civil
ruso
гражданское население
portugués
civil
catalán
civil
español
civil

Person who is not a legitimate member of the military.

civil

Not governmental; not derived from a government.

Usage of civilians in inglés
1
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for attacks on civilians in several countries.
Reuters
2
Yet continued tension between civilians and health officials perhaps vindicated his approach.
The South African
3
Bombing, killings and attacks against government officials, civilians and oil facilities continue.
Reuters
4
And we deplore violence against innocent civilians anywhere that it takes place.
Reuters
5
The government also demanded aid for civilians be allowed into insurgent-held areas.
The Irish Times
6
Opposition leaders have accused government forces of attacking civilians in the region.
Reuters
7
Army officers were given posts normally held by civilians or police officers.
The Guardian
8
But the authorities' indiscriminate military response has put civilians at huge risk.
The Irish Times
9
They also have said the government has shelled areas packed with civilians.
Reuters
10
They have also said the government has shelled areas packed with civilians.
Reuters
11
The SDF has said Islamic State was using civilians as human shields.
Reuters
12
A number of civilians have been rescued from the building, reports say.
Radio NZ
13
It was always, however, stronger among civilians than among the fighting men.
The Irish Times
14
Nato is enforcing a UN resolution to protect civilians from Gaddafi forces.
BBC
15
When I wish the opinion of civilians, I will ask for it.
Dante's numbers
16
Israel says Hamas deliberately hides its weapons and fighters among ordinary civilians.
Reuters
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Translations for civilians
portugués
civil
catalán
civilpaisà
español
civil
Civilians through the time
Civilians across language varieties
Ireland
Common
New Zealand
Common
United States of America
Common
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