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civilian

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/sɪˈvɪl.jən/ · ci-vil-ian

A person who is not a member of the armed forces or police.

Meanings

nounformal

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

Synonyms

non-combatantcitizenprivate citizenغیر فوجیعادیسویلین

Antonyms

militaryarmed forcesفوجیمسلح پولیس

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.

Easily Confused With

citizen:A citizen is a legally recognized subject or national of a state, while a civilian is a person not in active military service.

Word Family

civil
adjectiveغیر فوجی

See Also

💡 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.