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Civi

Civi is the alternative form of Civ.

Meaning of Civ

Proper noun

Civ

  1. (slang) Civilization, a turn-based strategy video game from 1991 (and various sequels) in which the player attempts to build and maintain an empire throughout history.
    • If you have played Civ before then, you already know what I am talking about. If you haven't, then what are you waiting for?1997, Rick Barba, Michael Knight, Rod Harten, CD-ROM Classics: Cheats and Hints to Your Favorite Games, volume 2
  2. (slang, board games) Civilization, a turn-based strategy board game from 1980.
    • Everyone I have ever played Civ with would laugh out loud at that statement. I guess we're all doing something wrong. Then again, considering that this is the one card everyone seems to hate, and many people count cards to avoid, perhaps you're the one who's wrong.1996 February 21, Gary J. Robinson, “How SERIOUSLY do you play Civilization?”, in rec.games.board (Usenet), archived from the original on 13 Jan 2026

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Questions about Civi

What is Civi the alternative form of?
Civi is the alternative form of Civ.

Words near Civi in the dictionary

  1. civeted
  2. civetlike
  3. civetone
  4. civets
  5. civey
  6. Civi
  7. civic
  8. civic center
  9. civic centers
  10. civic centre
  11. civic centres

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