Civil
Example: Els drets civils són fonamentals per a una societat justa.
Definition
"Civil" refers to matters relating to citizens and their rights and duties in society. It often pertains to non-military aspects of society, such as civil rights, civil law, and civil responsibilities, as in the phrase 'civil rights are fundamental for a just society.'
Etymology
The word "civil" comes from the Latin word 'civilis,' meaning 'relating to citizens' or 'civil.' It entered English through Old French, maintaining its connection to matters involving citizens and public life. Did you know? The root 'civ-' relates to 'city' or 'citizen,' highlighting the word's focus on societal roles.
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"Civil" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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