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civilian population
All the citizens of a country who do not belong to the armed forces or other armed organizations, especially in the context of war or conflict.
Hilfsorganisationen versorgen die Zivilbevölkerung mit Lebensmitteln und Medikamenten.
Aid organizations are supplying the civilian population with food and medicine.
The word consists of 'zivil' (civilian / non-military) and 'Bevölkerung' (population). 'Zivil' means 'civilian' or 'non-military.' It therefore refers to the part of the population that does not belong to the military.
Der Schutz der Zivilbevölkerung hat oberste Priorität.
Protecting the civilian population has top priority.
'Zivilbevölkerung' (civilian population) is a collective noun. Although it describes a large group of people, the word is used grammatically in the singular and takes a verb in the third-person singular.
Die Zivilbevölkerung leidet unter dem Konflikt.
The civilian population is suffering from the conflict.
This word is used almost exclusively in the context of wars, conflicts, or natural disasters. It often appears in the news, political reports, or in the work of aid organizations.
Die Vereinten Nationen forderten humanitäre Hilfe für die Zivilbevölkerung.
The United Nations called for humanitarian aid for the civilian population.
Common verbs used with 'Zivilbevölkerung' (civilian population) are 'schützen' (to protect), 'evakuieren' (to evacuate), 'versorgen' (to supply / provide for), or 'warnen' (to warn).
Es war unmöglich, die gesamte Zivilbevölkerung rechtzeitig zu evakuieren.
It was impossible to evacuate the entire civilian population in time.
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'die Bevölkerung' and 'die Zivilbevölkerung' both refer to groups of people who live in an area or country. 'die Bevölkerung' is general and neutral: it is about all the inhabitants of a city, region, or country. 'die Zivilbevölkerung' is used especially in connection with war, conflicts, or the military. It means the people who do not belong to the armed forces. The words can be confused because both describe a large group of inhabitants. If there is no military contrast involved, 'Bevölkerung' is the normal word. 'Zivilbevölkerung' is more precise when you need to distinguish civilians from soldiers.
Während des Konflikts braucht die Zivilbevölkerung besonders Schutz und medizinische Hilfe.
During the conflict, the civilian population especially needs protection and medical aid.
In der Stadt ist die Bevölkerung in den letzten Jahren stark gewachsen.
In the city, the population has grown significantly in recent years.