Civility comes from the word civis, which in Latin means "citizen". ... Merriam Webster defines civility as civilized conduct (especially: courtesy or politeness) or a polite act or expression. Historically, civility also meant training in the humanities.

What is does civility mean?

1a : civilized conduct especially : courtesy, politeness bemoaned the decline of civility in our politics. b : a polite act or expression lacked the little civilities and hypocrisies of political society— Roy Jenkins The men briefly exchanged civilities before the meeting began. 2 archaic : training in the humanities.

What does civility mean in a form?

'civility' means 'politeness' — so this is asking what form of address should be used (in order to address you politely); in that sense, it indirectly betrays your gender, if you choose Mr (a man) or Ms (a woman).