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Pleasant Scotsman, non-military type (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

civilian

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'type' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'pleasant scotsman non-military' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'scotsman' could be 'ian' (common Scottish name) and 'ian' is found within the answer.
'non-military' could be 'civil' (I've seen this before) and 'civil' is found within the answer.
No letters remain.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for civilian that I've seen before include "One who is not a member of the forces of law and order." , "Citizen (non-military)" , "One is not a member of the police or armed forces" , "Nonmilitary person" , "Forces apart any person" .)

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