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 civil civil /ˈsɪvəl/

adjective

  1. () Applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military  ( civil )
    applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
     Civil authorities
    civil authorities
  2. () Not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others  ( polite , civil )
    not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others
     Even if he didn't like them he should have been civil
    even if he didn't like them he should have been civil
  3. Of or in a condition of social order  ( civil )
    of or in a condition of social order
     Civil peoples
    civil peoples
  4. (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life  ( civil )
    (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life
     The civil calendar
    the civil calendar
     A civil day begins at mean midnight
    a civil day begins at mean midnight
  5. Of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals  ( civic , civil )
    of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals
     Civil rights
    civil rights
     Civil liberty
    civil liberty
     Civic duties
    civic duties
     Civic pride
    civic pride
  6. Of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state  ( civil )
    of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state
     Civil affairs
    civil affairs
     Civil strife
    civil strife
     Civil disobedience
    civil disobedience
     Civil branches of government
    civil branches of government