[MRM]

Sometimes words have multiple meanings. They can be used correctly in more than one context. Civilian is one of those.

To a member of the armed services, anyone who is not a member of the armed services is a civilian. To a member of law enforcement, anyone who is not in law enforcement is a civilian. To someone who works in public safety, anyone who doesn't is a civilian. To a teacher, anyone who doesn't work in education is a civilian. When I'm at the courthouse, anyone who's not a judge or lawyer is a civilian.