Meaning of 'civil'

adjective

of or in a condition of social order

Example: "civil peoples"

adjective

not rude

Synonyms: polite

adjective

(of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life

Example: "the civil calendar"

adjective

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

Example: "civil authorities"

adjective

of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals

Example: "civil rights"

Synonyms: civic

adjective

of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state

Example: "civil affairs"