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Words starting with CIV

There are 40 words starting with CIV in the standard word-game list. The most common are civil, civilization, civilian, civilized, civilisation, civic.

Most common, with meanings

WordMeaningPoints
civilapplying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military10
civilizationa society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious…26
civilianassociated with civil life or performed by persons who are not active members of the military13
civilizedhaving a high state of culture and development both social and technological24
civilisationthe social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization17
civicof or relating or belonging to a city12
civilisedhaving a high state of culture and development both social and technological15
civilityformal or perfunctory politeness16
civicsthe social science of civic affairs13
civviescivilian garb as opposed to a military uniform15
civetcat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes10
civicallyIn a civic manner19
civicismThe principle of civil government.17
civiescivilian garb as opposed to a military uniform11
civilianizationThe act or process of civilianizing29
civilianizeTo convert from military to civilian operation or control.25
civiliseteach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment13
civilizationalPertaining to or arising from civilization28
civilizeteach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment22
civilizerOne who, or that which, civilizes.23
civillyin a civil manner15
civismGood citizenship, civic-mindedness.13
civvyA civilian; someone who is not in the military.16

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