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civil in Malay

sivil

UK/ˈsɪv.əl/

civil in Malay: sivil. In English, civil means having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.

Malay words for civil

related to people and government office as opposed to military or religion
sivil
behaving in a reasonable or polite manner
sivil

English meaning of civil

  1. adjective Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
  2. adjective Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner; avoiding displays of hostility.
  3. adjective In a peaceful and well-ordered state.
  4. adjective Relating to private relations among citizens, as opposed to criminal matters.

Full definition of civil

civil in a sentence

  • She went into civil service because she wanted to help the people.
  • It was very civil of him to stop the argument.
  • They despise each other, but they are always civil in public.

Synonyms of civil

All synonyms of civil

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Questions about civil in Malay

What is the meaning of civil in Malay?
Civil in Malay is sivil.
Apakah maksud civil dalam bahasa Melayu?
Civil: sivil.
What does civil mean in English?
Civil means having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.

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