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'civil' in a sentence

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civil adjective

: 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.
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