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civilidade

[si-vi-li-'da-de]
nounfemininepl: civilidades
civility
1. The quality of being polite, courteous, and respectful in social interactions
She treated everyone with civility despite her disagreements.
Ela tratava todos com civilidade apesar de seus desentendimentos.
2. Polite or courteous behavior; good manners
Basic civility requires greeting others respectfully.
A civilidade básica requer cumprimentar os outros com respeito.
3. The state of being civilized; refinement of behavior and culture
The advancement of civilization depends on civility among its members.
O avanço da civilização depende da civilidade entre seus membros.
Synonyms
cortesiaeducaçãopolidezurbanidadegentilezarespeito
Antonyms
grosseriarudezafalta de educaçãodesrespeitoincivilidade

Regional Variations

Brazil
civilidade
Standard usage; commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
civilidade
Standard usage; more commonly replaced by 'cortesia' or 'educação' in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

com civilidade - politely, courteously
falta de civilidade - lack of civility, rudeness
tratar com civilidade - to treat with civility
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