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civil

/sˈɪvʌl/adjective2 syllables

Civil means: of or in a condition of social order.

Synonyms for civil5

adjective, as in of or in a condition of social order

civilized, civilised

adjective, as in applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

civilian

adjective, as in not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others

polite

adjective, as in of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals

civic

Opposites of civil

uncivil, sidereal

What does civil mean?6

adjective

1

of or in a condition of social order“civil peoples”

2

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military“civil authorities”

3

not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others“even if he didn't like them he should have been civil”

4

of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals“civil rights”

5

of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state“civil affairs”

6

(of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life“the civil calendar”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with civil?1

two syllables

swivel
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Civil in a sentence

  • All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers.Adelpa
  • The state shouldn't get rid of civil rights, it should protect them!niceguydave
  • After decades of civil war, order was restored.CM
  • If that happened, it would start a civil war.CK
  • If it had not been for civil war, they would be wealthy now.CM
  • While the civil war went on, the country was in a state of anarchy.AlanF_US
  • My father was a civil servant, and my mother wasn't doing anything either.sacredceltic
  • Rishi wanted to study civil engineering, despite his parents wishing he'd become a doctor.sabretou

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Forms of civil

as a adjective

comparative
civiller
superlative
civillest