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单词 defensor civitatis
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Definition of defensor civitatis in English:

defensor civitatis

noun dɪˌfɛnsɔː sɪvɪˈtɑːtɪsdɪˌfɛnsɔː kɪwɪˈtɑːtɪs
  • In the later period of the empire: (the title of) an official whose duties included protecting provincial citizens against injustices committed by state officials or more powerful citizens.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Brerewood (c1565–1613), antiquary and mathematician. From post-classical Latin defensor civitatis magistrate in a provincial city whose main duty was to protect the people from oppression by the governor and administrative authorities from classical Latin dēfensor + civitātis, genitive of cīvitās.

Definition of defensor civitatis in US English:

defensor civitatis

noun
  • In the later period of the empire: (the title of) an official whose duties included protecting provincial citizens against injustices committed by state officials or more powerful citizens.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Brerewood (c1565–1613), antiquary and mathematician. From post-classical Latin defensor civitatis magistrate in a provincial city whose main duty was to protect the people from oppression by the governor and administrative authorities from classical Latin dēfensor + civitātis, genitive of cīvitās.

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