English Dictionary
Definition civil in British English
civil
adjective
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈsɪv(ə)l/
1
polite, especially in a formal way and without being friendly
Example
He will begin civil proceedings this week.
3
relating to the people of a country, especially when they are protesting or fighting about something
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4
relating to or done by the state, instead of by religious authorities
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Example
the development of nuclear power for military and civil use
Example
civil aviation
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