civil-military

UK: ˌsɪv.əl ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i | US: ˌsɪv.əl ˈmɪl.ɪ.ter.i

Definition
  1. adj. relating to both civilian and military spheres or their interaction

  2. adj. involving cooperation or coordination between civilian and armed forces

Structure
civil <citizen>military <armed forces>
Etymology

The term combines "civil," derived from Latin civilis (relating to citizens or public life), and "military," from Latin militaris (pertaining to soldiers or war). It emerged in the 19th century to describe overlapping governance or operational domains between civilian authorities and armed forces, reflecting modern state structures. The hyphen underscores the duality of the concept.

Examples
  1. The conference addressed civil-military cooperation in disaster response.

  2. Effective civil-military relations are crucial for democratic governance.

  3. The policy aims to balance civil-military priorities in national security.

  4. She specializes in civil-military partnerships during peacekeeping missions.

  5. Tensions arose over civil-military jurisdiction in the disputed region.