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civil
01
involving ordinary people who are not part of the armed forces
Examples
The civil infrastructure of the city was heavily damaged during the siege.
02
polite, courteous, or following basic social conventions
Examples
She remained civil even during the argument.
03
related to the citizens of a country
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
Civil rights movements advocate for equality and justice for all citizens.
04
recognized legally in ordinary, non-religious contexts
Examples
Civil records include births, marriages, and deaths.
05
connected to the government or public life, rather than religion or the military
Examples
The government is working to strengthen civil institutions.
06
relating to social order or the condition of an organized society
Examples
Civil peace was maintained after the elections.
Lexical Tree
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