Looking for the meaning of the word CIVIL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CIVIL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Civil
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin civilis, from civis ‘citizen’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɪvl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters
Short Definition:relating to ordinary citizens
Examples:- civil aviation
Definition:
courteous and polite
Short Definition:polite
Examples:- they were comparatively civil to their daughter
- they try to work out their differences in a civil manner
Definition:
(of time) fixed by custom or law rather than being natural or astronomical
Short Definition:of time
Examples:- civil twilight
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