No. 411 in Spanish
civil
Relating to citizens, their rights, or civil society; polite or courteous.
In a sentence
El ingeniero civil diseñó el puente.
The civil engineer designed the bridge.
The word 'civil' is used as an adjective describing a type of engineer who works on public infrastructure projects.
Participar en la sociedad civil es fundamental para la democracia.
Participating in civil society is fundamental for democracy.
Here, 'civil' describes society that is organized community-wise, focusing on collective civic interactions and responsibilities.
El incidente fue resuelto de manera civil y respetuosa.
The incident was resolved in a civil and respectful manner.
In this context, 'civil' implies behavior characterized by respect and politeness among individuals.
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