civility

noun
UK: /sɪˈvɪl.ə.ti/
US: /səˈvɪl.ə.ti/

  1. Polite behavior; treating others with respect and consideration.

    1. We should show civility to everyone we meet today.
    2. Maintaining civility in public discourse is crucial for a healthy democracy and mutual understanding.

  2. Formal politeness in speech and behavior.

    1. The boss demands civility among all staff members.
    2. Despite their disagreement, they maintained civility during the negotiation process for better collaboration.

Synonyms

courtesy respect urbanity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "civility" in English means: Polite behavior; treating others with respect and consideration., Formal politeness in speech and behavior..

The phonetic transcription of "civility" is /sɪˈvɪl.ə.ti/ in British English and /səˈvɪl.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "civility": courtesy, respect, urbanity.

Example usage of "civility": "We should show civility to everyone we meet today.". More examples on the page.