civil — relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪvəl/
Example Sentences
- The superhero decided to retire and live a civil life as an accountant.
- Even during heated debates, politicians should remain civil to each other.
- My dog failed civil obedience school - he kept barking at the teacher.
civil
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsɪvəl/]
relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters
He stayed civil even when the customer shouted across the counter.
Civil justice conquers evil!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'civilis' meaning 'of or relating to citizens', derived from 'civis' meaning 'citizen'. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 13th century.
Breakdown
civ- (citizen, from Latin civis) + -il (relating to) = civil
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📝Examples
“The superhero decided to retire and live a civil life as an accountant.”
“Even during heated debates, politicians should remain civil to each other.”
“My dog failed civil obedience school - he kept barking at the teacher.”
“Civil engineering students build bridges, while uncivil students burn them.”
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