1. The non-military inhabitants of a country or region, including all people who are not members of the armed forces
The military operation aimed to minimize harm to the civilian population.
A operação militar tinha como objetivo minimizar danos à população civil.
2. Citizens and residents who are protected under international humanitarian law during armed conflicts
International treaties require protection of the civilian population in war zones.
Tratados internacionais exigem a proteção da população civil em zonas de guerra.