Civil
Example: Le conflit civil a duré plusieurs années dans ce pays.
Definition
"Civil" refers to matters relating to citizens and their relationships within a state or community, especially concerning non-military aspects. In the phrase 'Le conflit civil,' it denotes a conflict involving citizens of the same country rather than foreign or military forces.
Etymology
The word "civil" comes from the Latin 'civilis,' meaning 'relating to citizens.' It originally described things pertaining to citizens and their duties. Did you know? The term evolved to distinguish non-military affairs from military ones, emphasizing the role of ordinary people in society.
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"Civil" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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