(video games, slang) Civilization, a turn-based strategy video game from 1991 (and various sequels) in which the player attempts to build and maintain an empire throughout history.

Abbreviation of civil.

Abbreviation of civilisation.

plural of civ

(law) Initialism of civil procedure.

The study of good citizenship and proper membership in a community.

Of, relating to, or belonging to a city, a citizen, or citizenship; municipal or civil. / Of or relating to the citizen, or of good citizenship and its rights and duties.

A person following the pursuits of civil life, especially one who is not an active member of the armed forces.

Not related to the military, police or other governmental professions.

(not comparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion. / (comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner.