This is the 651st most frequent Portuguese word.
civis
"Civis" in Portuguese means "civilians" in English.
The term 'civis' here refers to non-military individuals within society.
Os cidadãos civis devem ser respeitados em tempos de conflito.
Civilians must be respected during times of conflict.
Here, 'civis' describes attire that is not military or uniform clothing, indicating everyday wear.
Roupas civis eram exigidas para o evento formal.
Civilian clothing was required for the formal event.
In this usage, 'civis' relates to the rights and privileges of citizens, emphasizing their role in democratic principles.