Civil

/ˈsɪvl/

adjective

Connected to the people who live in a country.

Civil rights are the basic rights that every citizen has under the laws of the government.

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Refers to matters affecting the community, often regarding rights and duties.

The civil authorities organized a town hall meeting.

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When contrasting with military, 'civil' is used for non-armed aspects of society.

He exchanged his military uniform for a civil wardrobe.

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