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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  • Russian Pacific Fleet vessels secured the exercise area, which was closed to civilian shipping and aircraft during the missile launches.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • This week, Ukraine also did not receive advanced warning from partners of incoming ballistic missiles, resulting in civilian deaths, according to Ukrainian officials.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of civilian
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  • Widespread civil unrest over teacher shortages and economic hardship escalated across France over the weekend as rioters clashed with police and stormed public buildings.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Background checks must now encompass any pending or settled civil cases.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of civil

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“Nonmilitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmilitary. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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