Phrase guide

civil year

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The year adopted by any nation for the everyday computation of time, as opposed to a fiscal year, religious year, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the year (reckoned from January 1 to December 31) according to Gregorian calendar

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: calendar year

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: year, twelvemonth, yr

Narrower terms: date

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  • Portuguese: ano civil — Translations