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civility in Persian

نزاکت nezâkat

/sɪˈvɪl.ɪ.ti/

civility in Persian: نزاکت (nezâkat). In English, civility means speech or behaviour that is fit for civil interactions; politeness, courtesy.

Persian words for civility

politeness; behavior which conforms to social conventions
نزاکت nezâkat

English meaning of civility

  1. noun Speech or behaviour that is fit for civil interactions; politeness, courtesy.
  2. noun An individual act or expression of polite behaviour; a courtesy.
  3. noun The state or fact of being civilized; civilization.
  4. noun A civil office; a civil capacity.

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Questions about civility in Persian

What is the meaning of civility in Persian?
Civility in Persian is نزاکت (nezâkat).
معنی civility چیست؟
Civility: نزاکت (nezâkat).
What does civility mean in English?
Civility means speech or behaviour that is fit for civil interactions; politeness, courtesy.

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