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civvy Synonyms

Another word for civvy

Choosing another word for civvy depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who is not a member of the armed forces or the police force; a civilian.

Usage Example

"After years of strict routine, he found it strange to be a civilian again."

Strongest
civilian
Strong
noncombatant
private citizen

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to or characteristic of a civilian or non-military life.

Usage Example

"Adjusting to a regular civilian job after ten years in the navy took him several months."

Strongest
civilian
nonmilitary

Opposites of civvy

The opposite of civvy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

military
soldier
serviceman
uniformed
combatant
See all opposites of civvy

• Nearby Words

civilly
civilness
civvies
civvy
clabber
clack
clackbox

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Civvy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/civvy
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