civilian

1. A person following the pursuits of civil life, especially one who is not an active member of the armed forces.

   Three civilians were apprehended by the soldiers and taken away in a military vehicle.

2. (informal)A person who does not belong to a particular group or engage in a particular activity, an outsider.

   The bathroom was for employees only, so civilians weren't allowed to use it.

3. One skilled in civil law.

4. A student of civil law at a university or college.

5. (slang)A person not affiliated with a gang.

6. (Indian English)An employee of the civil service.

1. There wasn't a civilian in sight.

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2. You should change into civilian clothes.

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3. A number of soldiers were wearing civilian clothes.

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4. Tom is a civilian.

   ruТом — гражданин.

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5. One civilian was killed.

   ruОдин гражданский погиб.

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