nonmilitary
adjective
non·mil·i·tary
ˌnän-ˈmi-lə-ˌter-ē 
: not military
nonmilitary personnel
a nonmilitary approach to international relations
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Meanwhile, Russia's wartime spending is crowding out investment in nonmilitary sectors like healthcare and education.
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Joel Mathis, theweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Putin is serious about achieving these goals by military and nonmilitary means.
—Fiona Hill, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2022
However, those with certain health conditions may fulfill their obligations at nonmilitary facilities, including welfare centers or community service organizations.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
In addition, nonmilitary customers on Nov. 11 can receive a card and pass it on to an active-duty military member or veteran.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
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Joel Mathis, theweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Putin is serious about achieving these goals by military and nonmilitary means.
—Fiona Hill, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2022
However, those with certain health conditions may fulfill their obligations at nonmilitary facilities, including welfare centers or community service organizations.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
In addition, nonmilitary customers on Nov. 11 can receive a card and pass it on to an active-duty military member or veteran.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Nonmilitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonmilitary. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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