civ

(video games, slang) a civilization, any of various playable empires controlled by a player in the Civilization games.

(video games, slang) Civilization, a turn-based strategy video game from 1991 (and various sequels) in which the player attempts to build and maintain an empire throughout history.

Abbreviation of civilisation. [UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, and Commonwealth spelling of civilization.]

Abbreviation of civil. [(not comparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.]