civil defense

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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Origin:
1935–40

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civil defense
noun
activities organized by civilians for their own protection in time of war or disaster

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