Latin Word of the Day
civis
CI-vis • noun — 11th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: citizen; member of a city or state with civic rights
Examples
- Civis leges patriae servat.
(A citizen obeys the laws of the homeland.) - Multi cives in urbe habitant.
(Many citizens live in the city.) - Civis ius suffragii habet.
(A citizen has the right to vote.)
Synonyms
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Civis is a common and practical word used for an individual who belongs to a city or state and typically has civic rights or duties. It is a third-declension noun and can refer to men or women (context shows gender). 'Incola' means inhabitant and may be used when legal citizenship is not implied; 'civitas' refers more to the body of citizens or the state/community rather than a single person.
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