sibilyan

sibilyan/si.bilˈjan/

noun

person not in the military; ordinary person

sibilyan; karaniwang tao

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

Sa lyrics/fandom, madalas ordinaryong tao laban sa espesyal na grupo.

Examples

01
Ikinukumpara ng lyrics ang aliens sa naiinggit na sibilyan.
The lyrics contrast aliens with jealous civilians.
02
Ang sibilyan ay hindi miyembro ng armadong pwersa.
A civilian is not a member of the armed forces.
03
Online, sibilyan ay pwedeng biro para sa labas ng fandom.
Online, civilian can jokingly mean ordinary people outside a fandom.

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