civility
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ci·vil·i·ty
(sĭ-vĭl′ĭ-tē)n. pl. ci·vil·i·ties
1. Courteous behavior; politeness.
2. A courteous act or utterance.
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civility
(sɪˈvɪlɪtɪ)n, pl -ties
1. politeness or courtesy, esp when formal
2. (often plural) an act of politeness
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ci•vil•i•ty
(sɪˈvɪl ɪ ti)n., pl. -ties.
1. courtesy; politeness.
2. a polite action or expression.
3. Archaic. civilization; culture; good breeding.
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Noun | 1. | civility - formal or perfunctory politeness good manners, courtesy - a courteous manner incivility - deliberate discourtesy |
2. | civility - the act of showing regard for others action - something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" courtesy - a courteous or respectful or considerate act deference, respect - a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean" devoir - formal expression of respect |
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civility
noun politeness, consideration, courtesy, tact, good manners, graciousness, cordiality, affability, amiability, politesse, complaisance, courteousness Most people treat each other with at least some civility.
Quotations
"Civility costs nothing and buys everything" [Mary Wortley Montagu Letter to her daughter]
"Civility costs nothing and buys everything" [Mary Wortley Montagu Letter to her daughter]
Proverbs
"A civil question deserves a civil answer"
"A civil question deserves a civil answer"
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civility
noun1. Well-mannered behavior toward others:
2. A courteous act or courteous acts that contribute to smoothness and ease in dealings and social relationships
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Translations
أَدَب، تأدُّب
zdvořilost
høflighed
kurteisi
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civility
n → Höflichkeit f
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civil
(ˈsivl) adjective1. polite, courteous.
2. of the state or community. civil rights.
3. ordinary; not military or religious. civil life.
4. concerned with law cases which are not criminal.
civilian (siˈviljən) noun a person who has a civil job, not in the armed forces.
civility (siˈviləti) noun politeness. Treat strangers with civility.
ˈcivilly adverb politely.
ˌcivil deˈfence noun (American civil defense) the organization responsible for protection of civilians from enemy bombing etc and for rescue operations after such attacks.
ˌcivil disoˈbedience noun a refusal by a large number of people to pay taxes or obey certain laws in a nonviolent way in order to protest against the government, its policies etc.
civil engineerengineercivil liberties/rights the rights of a citizen according to the law of the country.
civil servant a member of the civil service.
civil service the organization which runs the administration of a state.
civil war (a) war between citizens of the same state. the American Civil War.
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