civility
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/sɪˈvɪl.ɪ.ti/
English
Definitions
noun
- Speech or behaviour that is fit for civil interactions; politeness, courtesy.
- (chiefly in plural) An individual act or expression of polite behaviour; a courtesy.
- The state or fact of being civilized; civilization.
- A civil office; a civil capacity.
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Synonyms
politenesscomitycourtesycourteousnesscitizenshipcivilizationvanityprefixcivilisationcivillitypolitessepolite societyproprietymannerlinesssocial gracecivil tongue