The term "innocent civilians" refers to ordinary people who are not involved in any way with a conflict or war. They are individuals who have no direct connection to the military, government, or any other group that may be involved in hostilities. These individuals typically do not bear arms and are not engaged in acts of violence. Instead, they lead peaceful lives and try to avoid becoming embroiled in conflicts. When referring to civilians harmed during a conflict, "innocent" implies that they did nothing wrong and were not involved in any way with the fighting.