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Civil

/ˈsɪv.əl/

Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.

📖 Definitions of "Civil"

adjective

1
Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
"She went into civil service because she wanted to help the people."
2
Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner.
"It was very civil of him to stop the argument."
3
Relating to private relations among citizens, as opposed to criminal matters.
"a civil case"
4
Secular.

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