No. 651 in Portuguese
civis
"Civis" in Portuguese means "civilians" in English.
In a sentence
Os cidadãos civis devem ser respeitados em tempos de conflito.
Civilians must be respected during times of conflict.
The term 'civis' here refers to non-military individuals within society.
Roupas civis eram exigidas para o evento formal.
Civilian clothing was required for the formal event.
Here, 'civis' describes attire that is not military or uniform clothing, indicating everyday wear.
Os direitos civis são fundamentais para a democracia.
Civil rights are fundamental to democracy.
In this usage, 'civis' relates to the rights and privileges of citizens, emphasizing their role in democratic principles.
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