non-military
non-military — adjective
1. describing people, activities, places, or purposes that have no connection with
describing people, activities, places, or purposes that have no connection with armed forces or warfare.
Shirin works for a non-military organisation that provides aid in conflict zones.
non-military organisation — typical attributive use
The government plans to spend more on non-military projects like schools and hospitals.
non-military projects — contrasting with military spending
After leaving the army, Brooke found work in the non-military sector as a nurse.
The treaty requires both countries to focus on non-military goals instead of building weapons.
Vikram decided to take a non-military job so he could live near his family.
- civilian
commonly used for people not in the armed forces; 'civilian' is more natural for referring to individuals, while 'non-military' is broader and can also describe activities or purposes
- civil
relates to ordinary citizens and government rather than the military; more formal and often used in legal or political contexts
- non-combatant
describes people who do not actively fight in a war, even if they are present in a war zone; narrower than 'non-military'
- unarmed
means carrying no weapons; describes a physical state rather than an organisational affiliation
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun (attributive position). Unlike 'civilian', which refers specifically to people who are not soldiers, 'non-military' can describe activities, purposes, organisations, and places as well.