How to Pronounce "civilian"
word
/səˈvɪɫjən/
suh-VI-lyuhn
/sɪvˈɪliən/
si-VI-lee-uhn
Definition
A civilian is a person who is not a member of the military, police, or other armed organization. The word is often used when contrasting ordinary people with soldiers or people in uniformed service.
IPA Transcription
American English
/səˈvɪɫjən/
British English
/sɪvˈɪliən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-VI-lyuhn
UK
si-VI-lee-uhn
Listen in Context
The soldier helped a civilian cross the street.
She works with both military staff and civilians.
After ten years in the army, he returned to civilian life.
Most of the people at the airport were civilians, not officers.