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civility

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Noun — Polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with.

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Etymology

From Latin civilitas, via French civilité; built from civil plus -ity.

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What does “civility” mean?

The word “civility” means polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with. In plain terms, politeness — treating people decently even when things get tense.

How do you pronounce “civility”?

“Civility” is pronounced sih-VIHL-ih-tee (/sɪˈvɪl.ɪ.ti/ in IPA).

How do you use “civility” in a sentence?

Here is “civility” used in a sentence: “She handled the complaint with remarkable civility.”

What part of speech is “civility”?

“Civility” is a noun.

Where does the word “civility” come from?

The word “civility” comes from Latin. From Latin civilitas, via French civilité; built from civil plus -ity.

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