civilist

From Medieval Latin civilista, from Latin cīvīlis (“civil (law)”), on the pattern of Medieval Latin canonista (“canonist”), from Latin canōn (“rule”).[1]

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈsɪvɪlɪst/

civilist (plural civilists)

1. (obsolete) One who studies or works with the civil law.
2. (obsolete, theology) One who rejects the moral authority of Christ but who nevertheless adheres to a moral code in line with “civil righteousness” and “good citizenship”.
3. (obsolete) A statesman, politician, or student of the political sciences.

• civilism

Borrowed from French civiliste.

civilist m (plural civiliști)

1. civil law expert

civilist c

1. civilian

• civilperson

• civil
• civilisera