A private citizen; a non-military person. In contexts of war or conflict, it refers to non-combatants or civilians.
その攻撃で多くの民間人が巻き込まれたと報道された。
It was reported that many civilians were caught up in the attack.
彼は政府の職員ではなく、ただの民間人だ。
He is not a government official; he is just a private citizen.
戦時中は民間人の保護が国際法で問題となる。
Protection of civilians becomes an issue under international law during wartime.
災害が起きると、民間人の支援が優先されることが多い。
When a disaster occurs, assistance for civilians is often prioritized.