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Civil

Definition

Relating to the ordinary citizens of a country, rather than its military or government; polite and courteous in manner, especially in a formal or professional situation.

Example Sentences

1The civil war in the country lasted for several years and caused widespread destruction.
2Is the civil service exam difficult to pass?
3She was civil to her ex-husband at the wedding, despite their past disagreements.
4The civil rights movement in the 1960s aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination.
5The civil engineer designed the new bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions.

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