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Civilian

/səˈvɪljən/
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(noun) A person following the pursuits of civil life, especially one who is not an active member of the armed forces.

The war has taken a terrible toll on the civilian population.
Tom is a civilian.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A ____ is a person who is not a member of the armed forces today.

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