ci·vil·i·ty/sɪˈvɪlɪti/ Show Spelled [si-vil-i-tee] Show IPA
noun, plural ci·vil·i·ties.

1. courtesy; politeness.

2. a polite action or expression: an exchange of civilities.

3. Archaic. civilization; culture; good breeding.



Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English civilite < Middle French < Latin cīvīlitāt- (stem of cīvīlitās ) courtesy. See civil, -ity

Related forms o·ver·ci·vil·i·ty, noun

Synonyms
1. affability, amiability, manners, tact.



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