How do you use "civilian" in a sentence?

The bombing resulted in numerous civilian casualties. After twenty years in the army, he found it difficult to adjust to civilian life. Civilian staff work alongside military personnel at the base.

civilian

Q: What does "civilian" mean?

A person who is not a member of the armed forces or police A civilian is a person who is not a member of the armed forces or police. The term is often used to distinguish ordinary citizens from military personnel, particularly in contexts involving war or conflict. Protecting civilians during armed conflict is a fundamental principle of international humanitarian law.

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

平民，民间人

civil, ciudadano civil

民間人、一般市民

민간인, 일반 시민

A civilian is a person who is not a member of the armed forces or police. The term is often used to distinguish ordinary citizens from military personnel, particularly in contexts involving war or conflict. Protecting civilians during armed conflict is a fundamental principle of international humanitarian law.

「civilian」是指不是武装部队或警察成员的人。这个术语通常用于区分普通公民和军事人员，特别是在涉及战争或冲突的情况下。在武装冲突期间保护平民是国际人道主义法的基本原则。

Un «civilian» es una persona que no es miembro de las fuerzas armadas ni de la policía. El término se utiliza a menudo para distinguir a los ciudadanos comunes del personal militar, particularmente en contextos que involucran guerra o conflicto. Proteger a los civiles durante los conflictos armados es un principio fundamental del derecho internacional humanitario.

「civilian」は、軍隊や警察の構成員ではない人を指します。この用語は、特に戦争や紛争に関連する文脈で、一般市民と軍人を区別するためによく使用されます。武力紛争中の民間人の保護は、国際人道法の基本原則です。

민간인은 군대나 경찰에 소속되지 않은 사람을 말합니다. 이 용어는 특히 전쟁이나 분쟁 상황에서 일반 시민과 군인을 구분할 때 자주 사용됩니다. 무력 분쟁 시 민간인 보호는 국제 인도법의 기본 원칙입니다.

Examples

The bombing resulted in numerous civilian casualties.
那次轰炸造成大量平民伤亡。
El bombardeo causó numerosas bajas civiles.
その爆撃で多くの民間人が犠牲になりました。
그 폭격으로 수많은 민간인 사상자가 발생했습니다.
After twenty years in the army, he found it difficult to adjust to civilian life.
在军队服役二十年后，他发现很难适应平民生活。
Después de veinte años en el ejército, le resultó difícil adaptarse a la vida civil.
20年間の軍隊生活の後、彼は民間人の生活に適応するのが難しいと感じました。
20년간의 군 복무 후, 그는 민간인 생활에 적응하기 어려웠습니다.
Civilian staff work alongside military personnel at the base.
民间工作人员与军事人员一起在基地工作。
El personal civil trabaja junto al personal militar en la base.
基地では民間人スタッフが軍人と一緒に働いています。
기지에서는 민간인 직원이 군인과 함께 근무하고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'civilien' (of the civil law), from Latin 'civilis' (relating to a citizen), from 'civis' (citizen). Originally a legal term before its military contrast sense developed.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal