civitas
[siv-i-tas; Latin kee-wi-tahs]
- the body of citizens who constitute a state, especially a city-state, commonwealth, or the like.
- citizenship, especially as imparting shared responsibility, a common purpose, and sense of community.
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Origin of civitas
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018
Examples from the Web for civitas
Contemporary Examples
One answer resides in the belief, still ingrained in our civitas, that Americans have a shared sense of purpose and destiny.
Historical Examples
"The Civitas Society for—" she began, with stately emphasis.
Making People HappyThompson Buchanan
The Civitas Club was in full operation, and would brook no restraint.
Making People HappyThompson Buchanan
Yes, ladies of the Civitas Club, Mrs. Flynn is perfectly right.
Making People HappyThompson Buchanan
Presently, indeed, we find her rejoicing in the title of Civitas.
The Story of NurembergCecil Headlam
This map of "Civitas Londinium" is strange enough to look at in our own day.
Highways and Byways in LondonMrs. E. T. Cook.