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nonmilitary

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

adjective

  1. not related to or involving the military.


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On Friday morning, Iran declared that the strait was finally reopened for all commercial, nonmilitary ships hoping to traverse the essential waterway, provided that all entrants follow a “coordinated route” determined by Iranian authorities.

From Slate ● Apr. 17, 2026

“This is the most important nonmilitary lever the U.A.E. have to play against the Iranians,” Krieg said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026

The Brazilian government also denounced “degrading treatment” of its citizens after some deportees walked off a nonmilitary U.S. plane on Saturday in the northern city of Manaus in handcuffs and leg shackles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2025

The European assistance, which will be spread out over four years as grants and loans, will prop up the nonmilitary portion of Ukraine’s budget.

From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2024

This was by no means the first time the idea of a nonmilitary demonstration had been heard; in fact, it had been in the wind for years.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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