nonmilitary

adjective

non·​mil·​i·​tary ˌnän-ˈmi-lə-ˌter-ē How to pronounce nonmilitary (audio)
Synonyms of nonmilitarynext
: not military
nonmilitary personnel
a nonmilitary approach to international relations

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The attacks reportedly targeted residential areas and civilian infrastructure in and around Kyiv, continuing Russia’s trend of attacks on nonmilitary targets. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026 In order to finance its growing war bill, the Kremlin has to keep cutting nonmilitary expenditures and borrow domestically, right as Russian bond buyers are requesting higher risk premiums. — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026 Conservative leaders criticized the vivid pictures of nonmilitary casualties, including the bombing of civilian buildings, air raid shelters, and a baby milk factory. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Apr. 2026 That has included some plants that serve both military and nonmilitary purposes. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonmilitary

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonmilitary was in 1843

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“Nonmilitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonmilitary. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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