English Explanatory Dictionary

civility

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Speech or behaviour that is fit for civil interactions; politeness, courtesy.
  2. An individual act or expression of polite behaviour; a courtesy.
  3. The state or fact of being civilized; civilization.
  4. A civil office; a civil capacity.

Pronunciation

/sɪˈvɪl.ɪ.ti/ [sɪˈvɪl.ɪ.tʰɪi̯] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-civility.wav /sɪˈvɪl.ɪ.ɾi/ [sɪˈvɪl.ɪ.ɾɪi̯]

Word forms

civility civilities

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin civilitas: compare French civilité. English equivalent civil + -ity.

Derived words

overcivility uncivility
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