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civil
adjective
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
.
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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