A peasant-like being who has no contribution to society
Frank: I am the greatest.
GinGin: No, you’re a civilian.
by GinGin5 October 9, 2018
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A member of the general public who is unaffiliated with a particular profession, industry or organization.
I'll be at Coachella this year but I won't be working, I want to experience it as a civilian.

I decided to retire from acting twenty years ago. I'm enjoying life as a civilian.
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Man: Where not bombing the town there are civilians in there
Other man: I believe the way you pronounce that is acceptable casualties
by Handfullofham December 9, 2018
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The butt end of the Boomers: too late for the draft, too old to volunteer, but have embedment fantasies in which they are nicknamed Private Joker
"Jim's coming back from his second tour on Friday. I hear he's going to re-up again."
"I sure appreciate his service. I was thinking about calling on that email I sent The Wall Street Journal on that embedment deal. I really think I could make a difference."
"Sorry, Pal. You're stuck being part of the Civilian Generation"
by PrimordialBiscuit May 2, 2016
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