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(From Mirriam-Webster)

Main Entry: civ·il
Pronunciation: \ˈsi-vəl\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin civilis, from civis
Date: 14th century

1 a : of or relating to citizens b : of or relating to the state or its citizenry <civil strife>
2 a : civilized <civil society> b : adequate in courtesy and politeness : mannerly <a civil question>
3 a : of, relating to, or based on civil law b : relating to private rights and to remedies sought by action or suit distinct from criminal proceedings c : established by law
4 : of, relating to, or involving the general public, their activities, needs, or ways, or civic affairs as distinguished from special (as military or religious) affairs
5 of time : based on the mean sun and legally recognized for use in ordinary affairs




Read underlined-n-bolded.

Last edited by SeptimusHeap (2010-08-19 19:04:51)

As SeptimusHeap kinda outlined, it was called the Civil War because it was between two parties who were in the same country. Like in definition 4, it was partially a war over needs/civic affairs (slavery, I believe there was something over taxes).

And yes, I obviously would know this.     

gettysburg11 wrote:

As SeptimusHeap kinda outlined, it was called the Civil War because it was between two parties who were in the same country. Like in definition 4, it was partially a war over needs/civic affairs (slavery, I believe there was something over taxes).

And yes, I obviously would know this.     

Because I was in Gettysburg earlier this week.