No. 212 in Portuguese
civil
Relating to citizens or society; not military or religious.
In a sentence
Ele é um engenheiro civil especializado em estruturas.
He is a civil engineer specialized in structures.
In this sentence, 'civil' relates to the profession of civil engineering, which deals with the design and construction of public works and infrastructure.
O comportamento civil dos cidadãos é essencial para o bem-estar social.
The civil behavior of citizens is essential for social welfare.
Here, 'civil' refers to the conduct and interactions of people in a respectful and orderly manner within a society.
A autoridade civil atua para garantir os direitos dos indivíduos.
Civil authority acts to ensure the rights of individuals.
In this example, 'civil' pertains to the structure and governance involving civilians, separate from military authority.
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