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   Ci·vil·i·ty

   /səˈvilədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech: "I hope we can treat each other with civility and respect" Similar courtesycourteousnesspolitenessgood mannersmannerlinessgentlemanlinesschivalrygallantrygraciousnessconsiderationrespectgentilityurbanitycordialitygenialitypleasantnessaffabilitypolitessehumorous:couthrare:comityOpposite discourtesyrudeness
   • ▪ polite remarks used in formal conversation: "she was exchanging civilities with his mother" Similar polite remarkpolitenesscourtesyformality

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French civilite, from Latin civilitas, from civilis ‘relating to citizens’ (see civil). In early use the term denoted the state of being a citizen and hence good citizenship or orderly behavior. The sense ‘politeness’ arose in the mid 16th century.

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   How many meanings does the noun civility have?

   • There are 15 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun civility, 11 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the noun civility? How is the noun pronounced? Where does the noun come from?

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   What is the psychology of civility?

   • The psychology of civility indicates awareness, ability to control one's passions, as well as have a deeper understanding of others. This may suggest that civility goes beyond mere toleration, but may imply a mutual co-existence and respect for humankind .

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   What is civility & why is it important?

   • Many experts [who?] say civility goes beyond good manners and listening attentively, but includes sharing our own beliefs and values with others through some type of engagement with the intent of sincere respect towards one another.

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   What is the difference between civility and incivility?

   • Incivility is the opposite of civility—a lack of civility. Verbal or physical attacks on others, cyber bullying, rudeness, religious intolerance, discrimination, and vandalism are some of the acts that are generally considered uncivil. Incivility is an issue on the global stage.

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   Arnett and Arneson define civility as "a metaphor that points to the importance of public respect in interpersonal interaction." [33] The difference between tolerating someone and respecting them is that toleration does not imply respect, but respect requires understanding of another person's perspective.

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   Definition of civility noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   There are 15 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun civility, 11 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. civility has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. law (Middle English) politics (mid 1500s) religion (mid 1500s) Christianity (early 1600s)

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