Civilian and Soldierly

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Civilian adjective - Associated with civil life or performed by persons who are not active members of the military.

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Soldierly is an antonym for civilian.

Nearby Word: civil

Soldierly adjective - Of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior.

Usage example: Noah Webster's brief contribution to the Revolutionary cause suggests that his soldierly skills were few

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Civilian is an antonym for soldierly.

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