nonmilitary

[/nɑːnˈmɪlɪteri/]
adjective
civil; não-militar
1. not related to, belonging to, or characteristic of the armed forces or military personnel
The government allocated funds for nonmilitary infrastructure projects.
O governo alocou recursos para projetos de infraestrutura civil.
2. of or pertaining to civilians or civilian life
He transitioned from military service to nonmilitary employment.
Ele fez a transição do serviço militar para trabalho no setor civil.
3. not requiring or involving military force or intervention
The organization seeks nonmilitary solutions to regional conflicts.
A organização busca soluções civis para conflitos regionais.
In Brazil, the distinction between military (forças armadas) and nonmilitary/civil sectors is important in government budgeting and policy discussions. The term is commonly used in political discourse regarding public spending priorities and the role of civilian institutions versus military institutions. In the USA, this distinction is relevant in discussions about defense budgets, civilian control of the military, and the separation of military and civilian spheres.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
civiliancivilnon-militarypeaceful
Antonyms / Antônimos
militaryarmedwartime

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
civil; não-militar
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
civil; não-militar
common in governmental and academic discussions
São Paulo
civil; não-militar
frequently used in business and economic contexts
Portugal
civil; não-militar
equivalent usage in Portuguese European context

Related Words

civilianpeacetimedemilitarizemilitarismarmed forces

Related Idioms & Phrases

nonmilitary spending
nonmilitary personnel
nonmilitary technology
nonmilitary applications
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