civil in Dutch
civil in Dutch is civiel, burgerlijk, beschaafd — civil means relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
civil in Dutch
civiel
(uncomparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
burgerlijk
(uncomparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
beschaafd
(comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner; avoiding displays of hostility.
geciviliseerd
(comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner; avoiding displays of hostility.
What does "civil" mean?
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adj Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
"The country moved from military rule to civil government."
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adj Polite and reasonably courteous, without being warm or friendly.
"They kept things civil even though they clearly disagreed."
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adj Relating to private disputes between citizens, as opposed to criminal law.
"She filed a civil lawsuit against her former landlord."
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civil in a sentence
- The country moved from military rule to civil government.
- He works in the civil service.
- They kept things civil even though they clearly disagreed.
- Please try to be civil during the meeting.
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What is "civil" in Dutch?
"civil" in Dutch is civiel, burgerlijk, beschaafd. civil means: Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
How do you use "civil" in a sentence?
Example: "The country moved from military rule to civil government." In Dutch, "civil" is civiel, burgerlijk, beschaafd.
Are there other ways to say "civil" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "civil": civiel, burgerlijk, beschaafd, geciviliseerd.
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