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siviili- — meaning in English

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English meaning

civil adj Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.

Senses

siviili- is used for these senses in English:

civil (uncomparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
civil (legal) Relating to private relations among citizens, as opposed to criminal matters.

civil — full definition

adj Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
adj Polite and reasonably courteous, without being warm or friendly.
adj Relating to private disputes between citizens, as opposed to criminal law.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Finnish words

kansalais- asiallinen kohtelias yksityis-