Nonmilitary

/nɒnˈmɪlɪtəri/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not relating to, or characteristic of the armed forces or military activities.

The government allocated funds for nonmilitary programs aimed at improving education.

Pertaining to civilian matters as opposed to military concerns.

The nonmilitary aspects of the treaty focused on trade and environmental protection.

Describing operations or activities that do not involve military forces.

Nonmilitary personnel were involved in the humanitarian efforts after the disaster.

The term combines 'non-' meaning 'not' with 'military', relating to armed forces and war.

nonmilitary operations

Activities conducted that do not involve military forces.

nonmilitary personnel

Individuals who are not members of the armed forces.

military

Relating to soldiers, armed forces, or war.

civilian

A person not in the armed services or the police force.

militaristic

Having a strong military or being inclined towards military activity.

Civvy street

After serving five years, he was finally back on civvy street.

Non-combat

She works in a non-combat role in the defense sector.