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- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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| definition 1: |
of or concerning citizens or the general population.
It is against one's civil rights to be barred from voting.Serving on a jury is a civil duty.In a civil war, citizens of the same country take sides and fight against each other.- synonyms:
- civic, civilian
- similar words:
- communal, municipal, public
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| definition 2: |
of or concerning the daily activities of citizens as distinguished from those of the church or the military.
My parents were married in a civil ceremony at the courthouse.- synonyms:
- civic, civilian
- antonyms:
- military, religious
- similar words:
- lay, nonmilitary, public, secular
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| definition 3: |
observing socially acceptable standards of politeness and courtesy.
She was furious, but she behaved in a civil manner towards her unwelcome guest.After their bitter dispute over the property line, the neighbors were barely civil to each other.- synonyms:
- courteous, polite, well-mannered
- antonyms:
- audacious, rude, uncivil
- similar words:
- civilized, cordial, decorous, deferential, genteel, gracious, proper, respectful
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| definition 4: |
of or with respect to social order; civilized.
The rule of law is respected in a civil society.- synonyms:
- civilized, orderly
- similar words:
- cultivated, cultured
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affable, amicable, attentive, courteous, internal, mannerly, orderly, polite, popular, social |
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| derivation: |
civilly (adv.) |
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