civil defense
noun
: the system of protective measures and emergency relief activities conducted by civilians in case of hostile attack, sabotage, or natural disaster
Examples of civil defense in a Sentence
She's in training to be part of the local civil defense.
the head of civil defense
Recent Examples on the Web
In the two decades since, Kehoe carved out a reputation as a preeminent white-collar criminal and civil defense attorney in Tampa.
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Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2025
In northern Gaza, at least 43 people were killed in strikes, according to first responders from the Health Ministry and civil defense.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
Many victims remain trapped under debris or lying in the streets, as ambulances and civil defense crews are unable to reach them due to ongoing strikes, the Gaza Ministry of Health said.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 17 May 2025
Here are some of the scenes unfolding as mock drills get underway:
National Disaster Response Force personnel take part in a civil defense mock drill in Varanasi, India.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 7 May 2025
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Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2025
In northern Gaza, at least 43 people were killed in strikes, according to first responders from the Health Ministry and civil defense.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
Many victims remain trapped under debris or lying in the streets, as ambulances and civil defense crews are unable to reach them due to ongoing strikes, the Gaza Ministry of Health said.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 17 May 2025
Here are some of the scenes unfolding as mock drills get underway:
National Disaster Response Force personnel take part in a civil defense mock drill in Varanasi, India.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for civil defense
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“Civil defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civil%20defense. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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