Cĭ-vĭl'ian, n.

(sĭ-vĭl'yan), n. [From civil.]

1. One who is skilled in the civil law; a professor or doctor of civil law. “Ancient civilians and writers upon government.” Swift.
2. A student of the civil law at a university or college. Groves.
3. One whose pursuits are those of civil life, not military or clerical.