civil

UK
/ˈsɪv.əl/
US
/ˈsɪv.əl/

Translations

civiladjective
more civil
Comp.
most civil
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪv.əl/
US
/ˈsɪv.əl/
The civil rights movement was a pivotal era in American history.
Движение за гражданские права было ключевой эпохой в истории Америки.
Despite the disagreement, their conversation remained civil.
Несмотря на разногласия, их разговор оставался вежливым.

Definitions

civiladjective
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters.
The civil authorities were responsible for maintaining order during the festival.
Courteous and polite in behavior or speech.
Despite their disagreement, they managed to have a civil conversation.
Relating to private relations between members of a community; non-criminal.
The dispute was settled in a civil court rather than a criminal one.
Occurring between citizens of the same country; internal to a state.
The signing of the treaty ended a long and bloody civil war.