civil

As adjectives the difference between civil and undefined

is that civil is (uncomparable) having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion while undefined is lacking a definition or value.

As an adjective civil

is (uncomparable) having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.

As a verb chasten is

to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc); to restrain, moderate.

As adjectives the difference between civil and humble

is that civil is having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion while humble is near the ground; not high or lofty; not pretentious or magnificent; unpretending; unassuming; as, a humble cottage.

As a verb humble is

to bring low; to reduce the power, independence, or exaltation of; to lower; to abase; to humiliate.

As adjectives the difference between civil and folk

is that civil is having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion while folk is of or pertaining to the inhabitants of a land, their culture, tradition, or history.

As a noun folk is

a grouping of smaller peoples or tribes as a nation.

Civil is a related term of courtly.

As adjectives the difference between civil and courtly

is that civil is (uncomparable) having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion while courtly is suitable for a royal court; refined, dignified.

As adjectives the difference between civil and benign

is that civil is having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion while benign is kind; gentle; mild.

As an adjective civil

is having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.

As a noun architecture is

the art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

As adjectives the difference between civil and condescending

is that civil is having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion while condescending is assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

As a verb condescending is

present participle of lang=en.

As adjectives the difference between civil and benevolent

is that civil is having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion while benevolent is having a disposition to do good.