civil
adjectiveUK /ˈsɪv.əl/
US /ˈsɪv.əl/
Being polite and nice to other people.
Even when they disagree, the neighbors stay civil and say hello every morning.
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2. Having to do with ordinary citizens rather than the army or church.
He works for a civil engineering company that builds bridges.
3. Having to do with the laws and rights of private people.
The case went to civil court instead of criminal court.
4. Happening inside one country between its own people.
The country suffered a long civil war.