English words starting with C

a person who performs circumcision.

The act or ceremony of cutting off the foreskin of a boy or man, often for religious or cultural reasons.

The distance around the edge of a circle or any round object.

Relating to or situated on the circumference or outer edge of something.

A mark (^) placed over a vowel in some languages to indicate its quality or length.

The use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive.

Using many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive; long-winded and indirect.

To sail or travel all the way around something, especially the world.

the act or process of sailing or traveling all the way around something, especially the world.

Located or occurring around one of the Earth's poles.

to limit something such as power, rights, or opportunities

Limited or restricted in scope, extent, or power.

The act of limiting something or the state of being limited.

Thinking carefully about possible risks before doing or saying something; cautious and prudent.

The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.

In a careful and cautious way, considering all possible consequences before acting or speaking.

a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

(of evidence or a legal case) pointing indirectly towards someone's guilt but not conclusively proving it.

In a way that relates to the particular circumstances of a situation.

located in, surrounding, or occurring around a star.

to find a way of avoiding a rule, law, or problem, especially in a clever or dishonest way.

The action of finding a way around a rule, law, or problem, especially in a clever or dishonest way.

A traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and other entertainers which gives performances, typically in a large tent.

resembling or characteristic of a circus, especially in being lively, chaotic, or showy

a steep-walled, bowl-shaped hollow on a mountain, typically at the head of a valley, formed by glacial erosion.

a chronic disease of the liver marked by degeneration of cells, inflammation, and fibrous thickening of tissue, typically caused by alcoholism or hepatitis.

a type of thin, wispy cloud that forms at high altitude

A freshwater fish of the salmon family, found in the Great Lakes and other northern lakes of North America.

A platinum-containing drug used in chemotherapy to treat various cancers.

A member of a monastic order founded in 1098 at Cîteaux in France, noted for its austerity and emphasis on manual labor and self-sufficiency.

A tank for storing water, especially one connected to a toilet or supplying taps.

A strong fortress in or near a city, used to control the city and as a place of refuge during an attack.

A short piece taken from a book, poem, speech, etc., or a reference to a source of information.

To quote or refer to a piece of writing, a person, or an example as evidence or justification.

Mentioned or quoted as an example, authority, or proof, especially in a scholarly or formal context.

Having the manners, style, or appearance considered typical of a city dweller, often implying sophistication or being overly refined.

A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized.

a person who is primarily a civilian but also serves as a member of a military force, especially in a reserve or militia capacity.

the whole body of citizens; the citizens of a place collectively.

the legal right to belong to a particular country.

A salt or ester of citric acid.

relating to or derived from citrus fruits or citric acid.

A large, thick-skinned, lemon-like fruit with a fragrant rind and less acidic pulp.

a pale yellow oil with a strong lemon-like smell, obtained from a tropical grass and used in perfumes and insect repellents.

a type of tree or shrub that produces fruit with a thick skin and juicy flesh divided into segments, such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits.

having the taste, smell, or characteristic qualities of citrus fruit

A large and important town where people live and work, often with a local government.

Having been raised or brought up in a city, and therefore having the typical characteristics or manners associated with city life.

Living in or characteristic of a city or urban area.

Owned by a city or municipal government.

Operated, managed, or controlled by a city government.

Financed, organized, or officially supported by a city government or municipal authority.

A sovereign state consisting of an independent city and its surrounding territory.

A view or picture of a city, especially its buildings and streets.

Including or affecting an entire city.

A small, nocturnal mammal native to tropical Asia and Africa, resembling a cat.

relating to a city or town, especially its administration; municipal.

Actively interested in and supportive of the well-being of one's community or society.

The study of the rights and duties of citizens and of how government works.

Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters.

The organization and training of civilians to protect themselves from enemy attack, especially during a war.

Relating to or involving both civilian and military authorities, organizations, or affairs.

The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

The administrative departments of a government, especially those in which employees are hired on the basis of merit rather than political appointment.

The aggregate of non-governmental organizations and institutions that manifest interests and will of citizens, operating independently from the state and the market to foster social cohesion, advocacy, and public participation.

a person who is not a member of the police or the armed forces

Directed, controlled, or governed by civilians, as opposed to military personnel.

Relating to or involving both civilian and military aspects, authorities, or personnel.

The process of transferring an organization, activity, or role from military to civilian control or personnel.

An advanced state of human social development and organization, including complex systems of government, culture, and technology.

to educate a society so that its culture and organization become more developed

Having a well-developed and advanced culture, society, and way of life.

polite and respectful behaviour; courtesy.

an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached.

Relating to civilization or a particular civilization, especially in terms of its development, characteristics, or influence.

to educate a society so that its culture becomes more developed and its social organization more advanced.

having a well-developed and advanced culture, society, and way of life

Making a society or place more developed, organized, and polite.

in a polite and reasonable way, especially in a difficult situation.

A civilian, as opposed to a member of the armed forces.

to make a short, sharp sound like two hard objects hitting each other

A series of short, sharp, hard sounds.

Wearing a particular type of clothing or having a particular covering.

A protective or decorative layer or coating attached to the outside of a building or structure.

A group of organisms believed to have evolved from a common ancestor, comprising all the evolutionary descendants of that ancestor.

to say that something is true or is a fact, without providing proof

a person who makes a formal request for something, especially money, from a court or government because they think they have a right to it.

Stated that something was true or was the case, often without providing proof.

the supposed ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.

Having or claiming to have the power to see beyond normal sensory perception; able to perceive events in the future or beyond normal contact.

a type of shellfish with a shell in two parts that can close together tightly, and a soft body that can be eaten

a social gathering, especially outdoors, at which clams and other seafood are baked or steamed, often with other food.

To climb or move in an awkward way, using your hands and feet, especially because the surface is steep or rough

unpleasantly damp, sticky, and cool to the touch

a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently

(present participle or gerund) making a loud and confused noise, especially shouting and demanding something.

making a loud and confused noise

a device, typically made of metal or wood, used to hold two things together tightly or to prevent movement.

a sudden action taken by a government or people in authority to stop or limit a particular activity.

The action or process of fastening, holding, or compressing something with a clamp.

The shell of a clam.

a large group of families who are related to each other, especially in scotland.

organized around or derived from a clan or clans

kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.

in a secret and often illegal or morally wrong way

to make a loud, deep, metallic ringing sound

Making a loud, resonant metallic sound.

A continuous loud, resonant, metallic sound or series of sounds.

A loud, sharp, metallic sound, like that made by heavy pieces of metal striking together.

making a loud, sharp, metallic sound, typically as a result of objects being struck together.

tending to associate closely with a particular group and to exclude outsiders.

a man who is a member of a clan.

To hit your hands together repeatedly to make a short, loud noise, especially to show approval or enjoyment.

A long, thin, flat piece of wood with edges that are thicker on one side than the other, used to cover the outer walls of buildings.

The free-swinging piece inside a bell that strikes the side to produce the sound.

The sound or action of striking the palms of the hands together repeatedly, typically to express approval or enjoyment.

Speech or writing designed to attract attention and gain approval but having little real worth; nonsense.

a group of people hired to applaud or show approval at a performance, especially in a theater.

A type of red wine, especially from the Bordeaux region of France.

The act or process of making something clearer or easier to understand.