civil

US /ˈsɪv.əl/

UK /ˈsɪv.əl/

1.

of or relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as opposed to those of the military or the Church

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The government is focused on civil liberties.

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He works in civil engineering.

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civilian non-military non-clerical

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military ecclesiastical

2.

courteous and polite

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Despite their disagreement, they remained civil with each other.

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Please try to be civil during the discussion.

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polite courteous well-mannered gracious respectful

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rude impolite uncivil

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civilization civil engineering civil war civil servant civil law keep a civil tongue in your head