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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The civilian population or the civilian activities of a country at war.

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  • noun The civilian sphere as opposed to the military; or specifically the civilian sphere which supports a military effort

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  • noun the civilian population (and their activities) of a country at war

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