CIVILITY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Civility

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English: from Old French civilite, from Latin civilitas, from civilis ‘relating to citizens’ (see civil). In early use the term denoted the state of being a citizen and hence good citizenship or orderly behaviour. The sense ‘politeness’ arose in the mid 16th century

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: sɪˈvɪlɪti
Dialects: British English
Definition:

formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech

Short Definition:

formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech

Examples:
  • I hope we can treat each other with civility and respect

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