Etymological root
civis
Latin
Words from this root(5)
civility
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/səˈvɪləti/
formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech
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citizenhood
C2+
/ˈsɪtəzənˌhʊd/
the state or condition of being a citizen
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civilize
C2+
/ˈsɪvəˌlaɪz/
to bring out of a primitive state to a more refined social condition
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civilized
C2+
/ˈsɪvəˌlaɪzd/
socially advanced, refined, and well-mannered
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uncivil
C2+
/ʌnˈsɪvəl/
discourteous or rude in behavior
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