citˈi-zen-ship (sĭtˈĭ-z’n-shĭp), state of being a citizen, of owing allegiance to a government and entitled to protection from it.

civˈil (sĭvˈĭl), of, pertaining to, or made up of citizens, or individuals taking part in a common society.

civˈil of-fiˈcial (sĭvˈĭl ŏ-fĭshˈăl), officer dealing with ordinary affairs, or government matters as opposed to military matters.

civˈil war, war between two parties of citizens of the same country.

clamˈber-ing (klămˈbẽr-ĭng), climbing with difficulty.

clamˈor (klămˈẽr), a loud, continued noise, uproar.

clanˈgor (klănˈgẽr), a sharp, harsh, ringing sound.

clarˈi-on-et (klărˈĭ-ŭn-ĕt), properly called clarinet, a musical wind instrument.

clash the cymbals (sĭmˈbălz), beat the brass half globes or concave plates clashed together to produce a sharp ringing sound.

clenched (klĕncht), closed tightly.