Pronunciation: /ˈsɪvəl/
noun a person who is not in the military or the clergy
A1 I believe in being civil and polite to everyone.
A2 The importance of civil behavior is often overlooked in society.
B1 The civil rights movement fought for equal rights for all individuals.
B2 The civil war had a profound impact on the country's history.
C1 Civil liberties are essential for a democratic society to function properly.
C2 The concept of civil disobedience has been used as a form of protest throughout history.
adjective courteous and polite
A1 The civil engineer built a bridge.
A2 They had a civil conversation about their differences.
B1 The civil rights movement fought for equality.
B2 The civil war divided the country.
C1 The civil unrest in the city led to protests.
C2 The civil liberties of the citizens were protected by the constitution.
formal The civil rights movement aimed to secure equal rights for all citizens.
informal Let's try to have a civil discussion about this topic.
slang Why can't we just be civil and get along?
figurative In the battle of ideas, it's important to maintain a civil tone.
civilized
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