civility
Civility (noun) means Polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with. Example: “She handled the complaint with remarkable civility.”
How to use civility
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPoliteness — treating people decently even when things get tense.
Word forms
civilities plural
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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.