Civility: meaning, definitions and examples

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civility

 

[ sษชหˆvษชlษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in social interactions

Formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.

Synonyms

courtesy, gentility, politeness, respectfulness.

Examples of usage

  • He treated everyone with civility and respect.
  • She maintained civility even during heated debates.
  • Showing civility towards others can create a more harmonious society.
Context #2 | Noun

in politics

The act of showing respect for the rights and opinions of others in a democratic society.

Synonyms

diplomacy, open-mindedness, respect, tolerance.

Examples of usage

  • Civility in politics is essential for productive discussions.
  • Political leaders should prioritize civility in their interactions.
  • The lack of civility in political discourse can lead to division.

Translations

Translations of the word "civility" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น civilidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคญเฅเคฏเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hรถflichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesopanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฒั–ั‡ะปะธะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uprzejmoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็คผๅ„€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท civilitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ civilidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nezaket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ˆ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdvoล™ilost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zdvorilosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็คผ่ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vljudnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kurteisi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะดะตะฟั‚ั–ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™dษ™niyyษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ civilidad

Etymology

The word 'civility' has its roots in the Latin word 'civilitas', which means 'citizenship' or 'civilization'. It first appeared in English in the late 16th century. The concept of civility has been emphasized in various cultures throughout history as a key aspect of social harmony and respect for others.

See also: civil, civilian, civilianization, civilianizing, civilisation, civilization, civilly, incivility, uncivil, uncivilized.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,687, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.