civilist en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsɪvɪlɪst/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Medieval Latin civilista, from Latin cīvīlis (“civil (law)”), on the pattern of Medieval Latin canonista (“canonist”), from Latin canōn (“rule”).
Meanings
- (obsolete) One who studies or works with the civil law.
- (obsolete) One who rejects the moral authority of Christ but who nevertheless adheres to a moral code in line with “civil righteousness” and “good citizenship”.
- (obsolete) A statesman, politician, or student of the political sciences.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| civilists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |