civil

/θiˈβil/

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noun

person not in the military; ordinary person

In songs and fandom talk, often “regular people” vs a special group.

Examples

  • La letra contrasta a los aliens con civiles celosos.

    The lyrics contrast aliens with jealous civilians.

  • Un civil no es miembro de las fuerzas armadas.

    A civilian is not a member of the armed forces.

  • En línea, civil puede referirse en broma a gente fuera del fandom.

    Online, civilian can jokingly mean ordinary people outside a fandom.

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