Civiles (en. Civilians)

/siˈβiles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who belongs to civil society, in contrast to a military person.

Civilians participated in the peaceful protest.

Los civiles participaron en la protesta pacífica.

Aspects of law that are not military.

Civil law regulates the relationships among individuals.

El derecho civil regula las relaciones entre particulares.

adjective

Pertaining to public life and the coexistence of citizens.

Civil laws are fundamental for social order.

Las leyes civiles son fundamentales para el orden social.

From Latin 'civilis', meaning 'belonging to the citizen'.

civil rights

Fundamental rights that protect individuals from abuses.

derechos civiles

civilian life

Lifestyle of ordinary citizens, in contrast to military life.

vida civil

civil authority

Authority of the state over certain aspects of public life.

poder civil

civilization

Advanced state of a society with organized institutions.

civilización

citizen

A person who is part of a political community.

ciudadano

civil law expert

Specialist in civil law.

civilista

Group of people who do not belong to military institutions.

The area was filled with civilians during the festival.

La zona se llenó de civiles durante el festival.

Civilians as a derogatory term in war contexts.

The soldiers looked at the civilians with distrust.

Los soldados miraban a los civiles con desconfianza.