nonmilitary

adjective

Definition of nonmilitarynext
as in civilian

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Recent Examples of nonmilitary Both countries are calling for an end to hostilities in the region, a return to peace talks and the security of nonmilitary targets and shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. — Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 31 Mar. 2026 Those options included military strikes and nonmilitary options, including cyberattacks. — Nancy A. Youssef, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2026 Kevin Henderson, a nonmilitary War Department employee, was scheduled for neck surgery in early November. — Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025 Argentina reflects a worst-case scenario of how the military can absorb practices from nonmilitary agents that erode its professionalism. — Kristina Mani, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonmilitary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonmilitary
  1. civilian
  2. civil
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  • As a result, unlike their civilian counterparts, some troops can see their paychecks change many times a year, depending on many factors — something that also increases the likelihood of errors.
    — Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • On Friday, a Russian drone struck a civilian enterprise in Kamianske, killing four people and injuring five others.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of civilian
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  • Seeing all the fiancé’s extended family in our city for the civil ceremony and reception and friends at the reception put a very poignant sting in our hearts for the four local family members who weren’t included.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Retailers and insurers often require it; product recalls are an expensive bad look; and there are major civil or criminal penalties if a product causes harm.
    — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of civil

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“Nonmilitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmilitary. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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