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   civility

   /sɪˈvɪlɪti/

   noun

   • 1. formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech: "I hope we can treat each other with civility and respect" Similar courtesycourteousnesspolitenessgood mannersmannerlinessgentlemanlinesschivalrygallantrygraciousnessconsiderationrespectgentilityurbanitycordialitygenialitypleasantnessaffabilitypolitessehumorous:couthrare:comityOpposite discourtesyrudeness
   • ▪ polite remarks used in formal conversation: "she was exchanging civilities with his mother" Similar polite remarkpolitenesscourtesyformality

   Word Origin 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.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCIVILITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Civility is the quality of being polite or making polite remarks. Learn more about the meaning, usage and synonyms of civility with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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     (Definition of civility from the Cambridge Advanced...

   • Civility: Arabic Translation

     civility translate: تَحضّر. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Znaczenie Civility, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     CIVILITY definicja: 1. politeness or a polite remark: 2....

   • Civility: Czech Translation

     civility - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

   • Civility: Vietnamese Translation

     CIVILITY translate: lịch sự. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Civility: Russian Translation

     CIVILITY translate: вежливость . Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Civility: Japanese Translation

     civility translate: 礼儀正しさ. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Civility: Thai Translation

     CIVILITY translate: ความสุภาพ. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › civilityCivility Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 10, 2012 · Civility is civilized conduct, especially courtesy or politeness. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of civility from Merriam-Webster, America's largest dictionary.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCIVILITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Civility is the quality of being polite or the polite remark. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Civility is the act of showing regard for others by being polite, like the civility you showed in speaking kindly to someone who has hurt your feelings.

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   Civility definition: courtesy; politeness.. See examples of CIVILITY used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCIVILITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Civility is politeness or courtesy, especially in a formal situation. It can also refer to a polite action or expression. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, and usage of civility with examples.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcivility noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Civility is polite behaviour, especially in public situations. Learn how to use the word civility in sentences, synonyms, pronunciation and word origin.