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civil · /siˈviw/
civil
civil/siˈviw/noun
person not in the military; ordinary person
civil; pessoa comum
In songs and fandom talk, often “regular people” vs a special group.
Em letras e fandom, muitas vezes a gente “comum” frente a um grupo especial.
Examples
The lyrics contrast aliens with jealous civilians.
A civilian is not a member of the armed forces.
Online, civilian can jokingly mean ordinary people outside a fandom.
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