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civilist

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civ·​i·​list | \ ˈsivələ̇st \
plural -s

Definition of civilist

archaic
: civilian sense 1

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First Known Use of civilist

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for civilist

Medieval Latin civilista, from Latin civile civil law + -ista -ist

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The first known use of civilist was circa 1550

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“Civilist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civilist. Accessed 22 Oct. 2020.

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