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  1. Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
She went into civil service because she wanted to help the people.
  1. Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner.
It was very civil of him to stop the argument.
Etymology: From Latin civilis meaning that it refers to "civilized city dwelling" as opposed to the rural ways of the countryside.

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