civitas en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈki.wɪˌtɑs/ closer to Classical Latin
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- /ˈt͡ʃiviˌtɑs/ closer to Ecclesiastical Latin
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from Latin cīvitās. Doublet of city.
Meanings
- (Roman) the social body of the citizens united by law
- (Roman) a city and its territory
- (qualifier:pedantic) a community
- (qualifier:pedantic) a state, (chiefly) a city-state
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| civitates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |