civility
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Polite, respectful behavior toward other people, especially in disagreement.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
politeness
courtesy
Antonyms
rudeness
incivility
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The debate stayed within the bounds of _____ even though both sides disagreed strongly."
Answer: civility
In your own words, what does "civility" mean?
Polite, respectful behavior toward other people, especially in disagreement.
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