civilians
Definitions
Individuals who are not active members of the armed forces or the police.
People who are not members of a specific profession or specialized group, especially in contrast to experts or officials.
Examples
The peace treaty was signed to ensure the safety of innocent civilians living in the war-torn region.
During the military parade, many civilians gathered along the streets to watch the procession.
Synonyms
noncombatants private citizens the general public laypeople populace