noun
civility
sih-VIHL-ih-tee
Civility (noun) means Polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with. Example: “She handled the complaint with remarkable civility.”
noun
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Polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with.
"She handled the complaint with remarkable civility."
"Basic civility seems to have disappeared from online debates."
How to use civility
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPoliteness — treating people decently even when things get tense.
Common pairings
common civility
basic civility
treat with civility
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Word forms
- Plural
- civilities
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Etymology
From Latin civilitas, via French civilité; built from civil plus -ity.
Synonyms
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incivility
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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.
