Civil

adjective

/ˈsɪv.əl/

Word Frequency: 67.5

Definitions

1.adjectiveHaving to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.

"She went into civil service because she wanted to help the people."

2.adjectiveBehaving in a reasonable or polite manner.

"It was very civil of him to stop the argument."

3.adjectiveRelating to private relations among citizens, as opposed to criminal matters.

"a civil case"

4.adjectiveSecular.

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