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civilian in German

civilian in German is zivil, Zivilist, Zivilistin — civilian means a person who is not a member of the armed forces, police, or similar organisation.

civilian in German

zivil
adj
Not related to the military, police or other governmental professions.
Zivilist
noun
Zivilistin
noun
Zivilperson
noun

What does "civilian" mean?

  1. noun A person who is not a member of the armed forces, police, or similar organisation.
    "The convoy was ordered not to fire near civilians."
  2. adj Not related to the military, police, or other uniformed services.
    "He swapped his uniform for civilian clothes on the weekend."

civilian in a sentence

  • The convoy was ordered not to fire near civilians.
  • After the army, he struggled to adjust to civilian life.
  • He swapped his uniform for civilian clothes on the weekend.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "civilian" in German?

"civilian" in German is zivil, Zivilist, Zivilistin. civilian means: A person who is not a member of the armed forces, police, or similar organisation.

How do you use "civilian" in a sentence?

Example: "The convoy was ordered not to fire near civilians." In German, "civilian" is zivil, Zivilist, Zivilistin.

Are there other ways to say "civilian" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "civilian": zivil, Zivilist, Zivilistin, Zivilperson.

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