1adjective
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
“civil authorities”
01 Word definition
civil
5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants
Is CIVIL a word?
Yes. CIVIL is a 5-letter adjective. applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
C-I-V-I-LHow do you spell CIVIL?
CIVIL contains 5 letters, begins with C, and ends with L.
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2adjective
not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗polite
02 Letter breakdown
How is CIVIL spelled?
C1I2V3I4L5
03 Word-game status
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How do you spell CIVIL?
CIVIL is spelled C-I-V-I-L. It contains 5 letters.