1. Areas designated for the residence and daily activities of non-military populations, typically protected under international law during conflicts
The military operation avoided civilian zones to minimize casualties.
A operação militar evitou as zonas civis para minimizar as vítimas.
2. Urban or rural regions where civilians live and work, as opposed to military installations or combat areas
Hospitals and schools are located in civilian zones and should not be targeted.
Hospitais e escolas estão localizados em zonas civis e não devem ser alvo de ataques.