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nonmilitary

American  
[nahn-mi-li-te-ree] / nɑnˈmɪ lɪˌtɛ ri /

adjective

  1. not related to or involving the military.


Example Sentences

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Some aides have raised using nonmilitary means of reprimanding Iran, such as helping protesters coordinate action online or announcing new sanctions on the regime.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even if he decides against military action, he has a robust menu of nonmilitary options that could significantly weaken the regime.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gen. Horatio Gates, who deployed a nonmilitary tool of war: propaganda.

From The Wall Street Journal

These engines can have nonmilitary uses such as washing machines, pumps or electric scooters.

From The Wall Street Journal

In recent years, Washington has removed about 200,000 deportees annually to Mexico, mostly via the southwestern land border — but including some ferried by nonmilitary aircraft to the Mexican interior.

From Los Angeles Times