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civil

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/ˈsɪv.əl/ · civ-il

Relating to the citizens of a state or nation.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to the citizens of a state or nation.

ایک ریاست یا قوم کے شہریوں سے متعلق.

شہری

shehri

Synonyms

citizenpublicmunicipalشہریعوامیبلدیاتی

Antonyms

militaryprivateفوجیذاتی

Common Collocations

  • civil rights
  • civil society
  • civil law

Example Sentences

Civil rights are essential for a democratic society.

شہری حقوق ایک جمہوری معاشرے کے لیے ضروری ہیں.

Shehri haqooq aik jamhoori muashray ke liye zaroori hain.

He works in civil service to help the community.

وہ کمیونٹی کی مدد کے لیے شہری خدمات میں کام کرتا ہے.

Woh community ki madad ke liye shehri khidmaat mein kaam karta hai.

Civil cases are usually resolved in a court of law.

شہری معاملات عام طور پر قانونی عدالت میں حل کیے جاتے ہیں.

Shehri mamlaat aam tor par qanooni adalat mein hal kiye jate hain.

Easily Confused With

civilian:A civilian refers specifically to a person who is not a member of the military.

Word Family

civilian
nounشہری
civilization
nounتمدن
civilize
verbمہذب کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the word 'civil' as involving the terms 'city' and 'citizen'.

Imagine a bustling city filled with citizens who follow laws and participate in society.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "civilis" — pertaining to a citizen

First known use: 15th century

The word 'civil' has its roots in the Latin word 'civilis', meaning 'pertaining to a citizen'. Over time, it evolved to describe matters related to citizens and society in general.