Meaning Of The Word Civil defense

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Civil defense Meaning

Civil defense Definition
Civil defense Definition

What's The Definition Of Civil defense?

civil defense
Civil defense is the organization and training of the ordinary people in a country so that they can help the armed forces, medical services, or police force, for example if the country is attacked by an enemy.

civil defense in American English
a system of warning devices, fallout shelters, volunteer workers, etc. organized as a defense of the population, esp. against nuclear annihilation
noun: plans or activities organized by civilians and civilian authorities for the protection of civilian population and property in times of such disasters or emergencies as war or floods

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