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No. 4,586 in Russian

гражданские

"Civilians" or "civil" (depending on context).

In a sentence

  • На улице собрались гражданские, ожидая новостей.

    Civilians gathered on the street, awaiting news.

    The word 'гражданские' refers to civilians or non-military individuals.

  • Для участия в выборах требуются гражданские права.

    Civil rights are required for participating in elections.

    Here, 'гражданские' is used to describe rights relating to citizens or civic matters.

  • Её украшения выглядят слишком гражданскими для торжественного собрания.

    Her jewelry looks too civilian for the ceremonial gathering.

    In this sentence, 'гражданские' is used to describe something plain or related to everyday civilian life.

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