Meanings
A person who is not a member of the armed forces or police.
ایسا شخص جو فوج یا پولیس کا رکن نہیں ہوتا۔
غیر فوجی
ghair fauji
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Common Collocations
- civilian casualties
- civilian life
- civilian population
Example Sentences
The civilian casualties in the conflict were deeply concerning.
جنگ میں غیر فوجی نقصانات بہت تشویشناک تھے۔
Jang mein ghair fauji nuqsanat bohat tashweesh naak the.
Many civilians were evacuated before the airstrikes.
بہت سے غیر فوجیوں کو فضائی حملوں سے پہلے نکالا گیا۔
Bohat se ghair fauji ko fazai hamlon se pehle nikala gaya.
The government is working to protect civilian rights.
حکومت غیر فوجی حقوق کی حفاظت کے لیے کام کر رہی ہے۔
Hakoomat ghair fauji haqooq ki hifazat ke liye kaam kar rahi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of civilians as citizens who are 'civil' in behavior.
Imagine a peaceful town where civilians live without military presence.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہر فوجی کی زندگی میں ایک غیر فوجی کا کردار ہوتا ہے۔
Har fauji ki zindagi mein ek ghair fauji ka kirdar hota hai.
In every soldier's life, there is the role of a civilian.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "civilis" — relating to citizens
First known use: 14th century
The word 'civilian' has been used since the late 14th century, initially referring to someone of civil rather than military law.