Civil

What does CIVIL mean?

1. adjective

   applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

   “civil authorities”

2. adjective

   not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others

   “even if he didn't like them he should have been civil”

3. adjective

   of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state

   “civil affairs”

4. adjective

   of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals

   “civil rights”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.