civil
Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
Example
“She went into civil service because she wanted to help the people.”
Other meanings
Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner; avoiding displays of hostility.
“It was very civil of him to stop the argument.”
Relating to private relations among citizens, as opposed to criminal matters.
“a civil case”
Related words
- civilise
- civilish
- civilize
- civilness
- civilogue
- overcivil
- ultracivil
- uncivil
- civil action
- civil aviation
- civil celebrant
- civil code
Word history
From Latin "cīvīlis" (relating to a citizen).
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “civil” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.