orang awam

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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

Lirik membezakan alien dengan orang awam yang cemburu.
The lyrics contrast aliens with jealous civilians.
Orang awam bukan anggota angkatan bersenjata.
A civilian is not a member of the armed forces.
Dalam talian, orang awam boleh bergurau merujuk orang luar fandom.
Online, civilian can jokingly mean ordinary people outside a fandom.