Sibilyan (en. Civilian)

si-bi-li-yan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is not involved in the military or war.
Civilians should be protected during wartime.
Ang mga sibilyan ay dapat protektahan sa panahon ng digmaan.
A citizen of a country.
As civilians, we have rights under the law.
Bilang mga sibilyan, may mga karapatan tayo sa ilalim ng batas.
Individuals who are not active members of armed forces.
Civilians contribute to the economy of the country.
Ang mga sibilyan ay nag-aambag sa ekonomiya ng bansa.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'civil'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

civilians in war
Individuals not military who are affected by war.
mga sibilyan sa digmaan

Related Words

military
Related to armed forces.
militar
country
A territory with its own government.
bansa

Slang Meanings

A person who is not part of the military or government.
He’s not a soldier; he’s just a civilian working in the city.
Hindi siya sundalo, sibilyan lang siya na nagtatrabaho sa lungsod.
Ordinary person not involved in warfare activities.
In wars, many civilians are affected.
Sa mga giyera, maraming sibilyan ang naaapektuhan.
Simplicity or ordinary life.
I prefer a civilian life over the craziness in the city.
Mas gusto ko ang sibilyan na buhay kaysa sa mga kalokohan sa syudad.