civilian — a person who is not a member of the military or police force
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is not a member of the military or police force
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈvɪljən/
Korean meaning: 군인이나 경찰이 아닌 일반인, 민간인
Korean pronunciation: 서-빌-리언 (강세: 빌)
Example Sentences
- After 20 years in the army, he struggled to adapt to civilian life and missed the early morning drills.
- The spy tried to look like an ordinary civilian, but his military posture gave him away.
- Civilian contractors were hired to build the new bridge for the military base.
civilian
NOUN//səˈvɪljən//
a person who is not a member of the military or police force
Non-military ordinary person
A civilian paints the stallion while the battalion marches on!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'civilis(시민의)'에서 유래했습니다. 로마 시대에 'civis(시민)'라는 단어에서 파생되어, 군인이 아닌 일반 시민을 가리키는 말로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“After 20 years in the army, he struggled to adapt to civilian life and missed the early morning drills.”
“The spy tried to look like an ordinary civilian, but his military posture gave him away.”
“Civilian contractors were hired to build the new bridge for the military base.”
“During the evacuation, military personnel helped civilians board the rescue helicopters.”
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