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Meanings of civil defense by nation in inglês

russo
гражданская оборона
português
defesa passiva
espanhol
defensa civil
catalão
defensa civil
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Protection of the citizens of a state (generally non-combatants) from military attack.

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        defesa passiva
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        Examples for "civil defense"
        Examples for "civil defense"
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        But I cannot leave the civil defense, the former shoe designer said.
        Reuters
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        An indispensable part of our continental security is our civil defense effort.
        State of the Union Addresses
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        The state's civil defense, ports and firefighters agencies did not immediately return calls.
        Reuters
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        In elementary school we used to have emergency civil defense drills.
        Anthropology of an american girl: a novel
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        The last time civil defense officials ordered evacuations was in 1994.
        Reuters
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        As a result of a civil defence meeting at 8am this morning.
        Radio NZ
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        A civil defence emergency was declared on Wednesday just after 8 am.
        Radio NZ
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        Houses collapsed near the Hamra, and civil defence officials searched for survivors.
        Reuters
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        Those staff members were trained in civil defence response work, however.
        Radio NZ
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        She said civil defence would help people into motels in Mosgiel where needed.
        Radio NZ
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        Oaxaca's civil protection agency said there have been no reports of damages.
        Reuters
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        There were no immediate reports of damage, according to Mexico's civil protection agency.
        Reuters
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        Some places are completely isolated, said civil protection spokesman Reinaldo Carballo.
        Reuters
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        About 40 people were still missing, civil protection spokesman Reinaldo Carballo told Reuters.
        Reuters
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        Baja California state's civil protection director Jose Gajon said they were making preparations.
        Reuters