PoliticsAugust 15, 2026
civility
suh-VIL-uh-tee
Definition
Formal politeness, mutual respect, and courteous behavior in public or political discourse.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'civilitas,' meaning relating to a citizen or the state. It evolved from the sense of the qualities befitting a citizen to the modern meaning of polite and orderly social interaction.
In the news
Ramdev calls for political civility to bridge the growing polarization between ruling and opposition parties. He argues that leaders should treat ideological adversaries with respect rather than as enemies.
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