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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 politeness or a polite remark, or the quality of being polite. Learn more about the meaning, usage and synonyms of civility with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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     politeness or a polite remark: She greeted them with...

   • Translate English to Malay

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

   • Civility in Simplified Chinese

     CIVILITY translate: 礼貌，客气（的言语）. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     CIVILITY translate: 禮貌，客氣（的言語）. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Znaczenie Civility, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

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

   • Civility: Thai Translation

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

   • Civility: Arabic Translation

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

   • Civility: Italian Translation

     CIVILITY translate: civiltà, cortesia, educazione. Learn...

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   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.

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

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

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   Civility means courtesy or politeness, especially when formal. It can also refer to an act of politeness or a polite expression. See the origin, history, and usage of the word civility with examples and synonyms.

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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.

8. 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, or an exchange of civilities. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of civility.

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

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   Definition of civility noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.