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What is another word for Civil? – 173 Civil Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    polite courteous refined cultured mannered gracious respectful considerate decent proper seemly becoming befitting fitting suitable dignified urbane sophisticated elegant humane benevolent kindly obliging accommodating hospitable affable genial cordial amiable friendly sociable civic law-abiding orderly peaceful tranquil composed calm serene gentle mild moderate

    Meaning of Civil

    According to Merriam-Webster, "civil" refers to a person or their behavior that is polite, courteous, and well-mannered.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "civil" as relating to the citizens of a country, or to their relations with each other, or to the state of being polite and courteous.
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that "civil" can describe something that is related to the people who live in a country, or to the way people behave towards each other, especially in a polite and friendly way.

    Example Uses

    • The new employee was very civil to her coworkers on the first day, introducing herself and offering to help with tasks.
    • The civil rights movement aimed to promote equality and justice for all citizens, regardless of their background or ethnicity.
    • The city council worked to create a more civil atmosphere in public spaces by organizing community events and promoting respectful dialogue.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    uncivil rude impolite discourteous inconsiderate improper indecent coarse crude rough harsh violent aggressive hostile belligerent confrontational abrasive cantankerous quarrelsome disagreeable unpleasant nasty obnoxious off-putting uncooperative unhelpful unfriendly unsociable barbarous savage brutal

    Related Nouns

    society community culture civilization city town municipality government authority administration institution organization association club group gathering meeting conference forum dialogue discussion debate negotiation compromise treaty agreement contract law regulation rule ordinance policy procedure

    Related Verbs

    behave interact communicate cooperate collaborate negotiate mediate arbitrate resolve settle compromise reconcile dialogue discuss debate argue disagree agree conform comply obey respect honor esteem appreciate value cherish cultivate promote foster support encourage

    Related Adjectives

    cultural social communal civic public municipal governmental institutional organizational associational communal cooperative collaborative diplomatic tactful discreet considerate thoughtful courteous gracious hospitable amiable genial cordial affable urbane sophisticated refined elegant humane benevolent kindly gentle mild moderate