Meaning & use
Civility
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Polite, courteous behavior, especially in dealing with others in public or formal settings.
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Despite their disagreement, both sides maintained a basic level of civility throughout the debate.
Common civility suggests you should at least say thank you.
A note on using this word
"Civility" shares a root with "city" and "citizen," reflecting its original sense of behavior appropriate to life among fellow members of a community.
Words with a similar meaning
politenesscourtesy
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Words with an opposite meaning
rudenessincivility
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