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civilist.

One who studies or works with the civil law.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsɪvɪlɪst/Received-Pronunciation
  1. One who studies or works with the civil law.

    obsolete
  2. One who rejects the moral authority of Christ but who nevertheless adheres to a moral code in line with “civil righteousness” and “good citizenship”.

    obsolete
  3. A statesman, politician, or student of the political sciences.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Medieval Latin civilista, from Latin cīvīlis (“civil (law)”), on the pattern of Medieval Latin canonista (“canonist”), from Latin canōn (“rule”).

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