Definitions for civility
sɪˈvɪl ɪ tici·vil·i·ty

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. civilitynoun

   formal or perfunctory politeness

2. politeness, civilitynoun

   the act of showing regard for others

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. civilitynoun

   Politeness; an individual act or a manner of behaving which conforms to social conventions of propriety.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Civilitynoun

   Etymology: from civil.

   1. Freedom from barbarity; the state of being civilised.

   The English were at first as stout and warlike a people as ever the Irish; and yet are now brought unto that civility, that no nation in the world excelleth them in all goodly conversation, and all the studies of knowledge and humanity. Edmund Spenser, State of Ireland.

   Divers great monarchies have risen from barbarism to civility, and fallen again to ruin. John Davies, on Ireland.

   Wheresoe’er her conquering eagles fled,
   Arts, learning, and civility were spread. John Denham, Poems.

   2. Politeness; complaisance; elegance of behaviour.

   Art thou thus bolden’d, man, by thy distress;
   Or else a rude despiser of good manners,
   That in civility thou seem’st so empty? William Shakespeare, As you like it.

   He, by his great civility and affability, wrought very much upon the people. Edward Hyde, b. viii.

   I should be kept from a publication, did not what your civility calls a request, your greatness, command. South.

   We, in point of civility, yield to others in our own houses. Jonathan Swift.

   3. Rule of decency; practise of politeness.

   Love taught him shame; and shame, with love at strife,
   Soon taught the sweet civilities of life. John Dryden, Cym. and Iphig.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Civility

   Civility comes from the word civis, which in Latin means "citizen". Merriam Webster defines civility as civilized conduct (especially: courtesy or politeness) or a polite act or expression. Historically, civility also meant training in the humanities.

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1. civility

   Civility refers to polite, reasonable, and respectful behavior or attitude towards others. It often includes showing consideration, kindness, good manners, courteousness, and adhering to the social norms and rules of a society.

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1. • Action
   • Courtesy

How to pronounce civility?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of civility in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of civility in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of civility in a Sentence

1. Clay Aiken:

   I also believe we need more civility in our politics, and North Carolina deserves representatives in Washington who use their positions to make people's lives better, not to advance polarizing positions that embarrass our state and stand in the way of real progress.

2. Emmylou Harris:

   As citizens we have to be more thoughtful and more educated and more informed. I turn on the TV and I see these grown people screaming at each other, and I think, well, if we don't get our civility back, we're in trouble.

3. Chuck Schumer:

   Mitch McConnell embodied the characteristics Nancy Pelosi admire in a president : integrity, civility, dignity, humility.

4. Rye Barcott:

   The candidates who are advancing and who we find are most successful this year, the quality they share is that they're authentic, they haven't been overly coached by the DC political establishment because they're outside of it. There's a hunger for outsiders by voters. Candidates who are true to themselves, speak truth to power and can serve with civility, courage, integrity.

5. The Washington Post:

   If you are worried about the death of civility, do n’t sweat it. I ’m Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=civility
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Civility
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=civility
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civility
5. ^ ChatGPT
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