civ

civ (abbreviation)

noun cheev Rare

Usage Note

Civ is an Italian administrative abbreviation for civico (civic number, i.e. street number) or occasionally civile (civil). It appears in addresses — Via Roma, civ. 12 — and official documents. Like other abbreviations, it is written but not spoken; in speech one says numero civico or simply the number. Learners will see it on forms and signage.

Examples

"Scrivere via e civ. nel modulo."

Natural Translation

Write the street name and civic number on the form.

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