What is the meaning of Civitas?

the social body of the citizens united by law

a city and its territory

a community

a state, a city-state

citizenship and its rights; often referring to Roman citizenship.

the state, body politic, citizens of a territory (collectively).

a city and all external territory (thus distinguished from urbs).

city-states, kingdoms, or tribes, especially under Roman rule.

a city: a major, biblical, or specially incorporated town, particularly cathedral cities.

a borough: a walled settlement, sometimes particularly former Roman towns.

either the Church or Heaven.

State, country.

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Source: wiktionary.org