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civil

The correct spelling is civil.

How to pronounce civil

/ˈsɪv.əl/
adjective

IPA: /ˈsɪv.əl/

Say it like: Siv-il

The correct spelling is civil. Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion. For example: "She went into civil service because she wanted to help the people."

Usage Examples

She went into civil service because she wanted to help the people.

It was very civil of him to stop the argument.

a civil case

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
  2. 2.Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner.
  3. 3.Relating to private relations among citizens, as opposed to criminal matters.
  4. 4.Secular.

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