Civil
Example: El conflicto civil afectó a muchas familias en la región.
Definition
"Civil" refers to matters relating to citizens and their interactions within a society, especially concerning non-military or non-criminal issues. It often describes disputes or conflicts between members of a community, as in the phrase 'civil conflict' affecting families in a region.
Etymology
The word "civil" originates from the Latin word 'civilis,' meaning 'relating to a citizen.' It entered English through Old French, carrying the sense of matters concerning citizens and their duties. Did you know? The root 'civis' in Latin directly means 'citizen,' highlighting the word's strong connection to societal life.
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"Civil" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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