/θiˈβil/
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Translation
civil
Word origin
From Latin civilis ('relating to citizens'), from civis ('citizen'). The same root gives English 'civil', 'city' and 'citizen'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- civilis
- English cognates
- civil, city, citizen
Grammar
Masc pluralciviles
Examples
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The civil war lasted almost three years.
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They had a civil wedding at the town hall.
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Civil rights protect all citizens.
consecuencias.
The civilian population suffered the worst consequences.
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He filed a claim before a civil court.
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