Civilist
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈsɪvɪlɪst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Civilist is a noun meaning (obsolete) One who studies or works with the civil law.
Meaning
(obsolete) One who studies or works with the civil law.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A statesman, politician, or student of the political sciences.
- (obsolete, theology) One who rejects the moral authority of Christ but who nevertheless adheres to a moral code in line with “civil righteousness” and “good citizenship”.
Word Forms
- civilists
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include civilian, civilizer, jurisconsult, codist, jurisprudent, clerk.
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