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civil engineer
noun
Definition of CIVIL ENGINEER
: an engineer whose training or occupation is in the design and construction especially of public works (as roads or harbors)
— civil engineering noun
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First Known Use of CIVIL ENGINEER
circa 1792
Rhymes with CIVIL ENGINEER
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