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AWL Sublist 4 · Academic Word
civil
/ˈsɪvəl/ Syllables: ˈciv·il
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Relating to ordinary citizens or civilian matters; polite and respectful.
Synonyms
civic
citizen
public
Antonyms
military
criminal
Translations
civil in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
مدني، مهذب
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
يتعلق بالمواطنين العاديين أو يكون الشخص مؤدبًا ومحترمًا.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Civil relates to citizens and their rights. Civil law governs relationships between people. Civil society refers to organisations that are not government or business.
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Memory TipCivil comes from Latin 'civis' meaning citizen.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Civil rights legislation was introduced to protect minority groups from discrimination.
Civil society organisations play a vital role in holding governments to account.
The study examines the role of civil engagement in promoting democratic participation.
Word Families & Pronunciation
civil
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| noun | civilian |
| noun | civility |
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