'civil' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'civil' with 11 example sentences.
- civil adjective
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: applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
: of or in a condition of social order
: not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others
: of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state
: of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals
: (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life
Can we avoid a civil war?
My father’s older brother is a civil servant.
Throughout its history, Yemen has experienced 11 civil wars.
The civil war in Greece ended.
He was deprived of his civil rights.
Steel is a widely-used material in civil construction.
We must fight to preserve our civil rights.
You're violating my civil rights.
Davis did not want civil war.
Contributors should be civil and respectful.
That's very civil of you.