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Definition of Civil

1. Adjective. Applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military. "Civil authorities"

2. Adjective. 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"

3. Adjective. Of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state. "Civil branches of government"

4. Adjective. Of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals. "Civic pride"

5. Adjective. (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life. "A civil day begins at mean midnight"

6. Adjective. Of or in a condition of social order. "Civil peoples"

Definition of Civil

1. a. Pertaining to a city or state, or to a citizen in his relations to his fellow citizens or to the state; within the city or state.

Definition of Civil

1. pertaining to citizens [adj] - See also: citizens

Lexicographical Neighbors of Civil

civet bean civet cat civic civically civicism civicisms civics civic center civic duty civic leader

civic pride civic responsibility civic spirit civie civies civil (current term) civil-libertarian civilian civilianization civilianize

civilianized civilianizes civilianizing civilians civilian clothing civilian dress civilian garb civilian health and medical program of the uniformed services civilisation civilisations

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