Simple meaning
What does Civil mean?
Civil means polite and respectful.
Dictionary definition
Polite and respectful in how people speak and act with each other.
Example sentences
Civil in a sentence
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In class, we talked about what civil means.
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Our teacher used civil in a discussion about fairness and community rules.
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The reading passage showed how civil can shape responsible choices in groups.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
chaosUse when there is no clear order or rule-following.
unfairnessUse when people are not treated equally.
Word family
Civil word family
Base word
civil
adjective
civil
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does civil mean?
Civil means civil means polite and respectful.
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