Simple Definition of civil engineering

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civil engineering

noun

: a type of engineering that deals with the science of designing and building roads, bridges, large buildings, etc.
He has a degree in civil engineering.

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“Civil engineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/civil%20engineering. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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