civil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ /หˆsษชvl/ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง /หˆsษชvl/
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adjective
B2

related to the people of a country

The government tried to prevent civil conflict by listening to people's concerns.

B2

related to government, not religion or military

They chose a civil wedding instead of a church ceremony.

R

about personal legal issues, not criminal cases

The civil court handles disputes between people, not crimes.

R

polite in a formal way, but not necessarily friendly

She remained civil during the meeting, even though she disagreed.

translation

adj. related to the people of a country; related to government, not religion or military; about personal legal issues, not criminal cases; polite in a formal way, but not necessarily friendly