civil in English: Polite in a calm, formal way; also connected with the ordinary people of a country, not the army or the church. (adjective)

Translation

Polite in a calm, formal way; also connected with the ordinary people of a country, not the army or the church.

Word origin

From Latin civilis, meaning of the citizens, from civis, a citizen.

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Being civil means staying polite, even without warm feelings.

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A civil war is fought between people of the same country.

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Here "civil" means for ordinary people, like roads and bridges.

polite

Acting in a kind, well-mannered way, saying please and thank you.

citizen

A person who belongs to a country and has the rights and duties of that country.

war

A time of fighting between countries or large groups of people.

rude

Not kind or polite; speaking or acting in a way that upsets other people.

calm

Quiet and relaxed; not angry, worried, or excited.

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