What does agree to stay civilian mean?

[Henna]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #704 "English Slang Idioms (446)", question 1

"All of this emotion and name-calling is not going to help us resolve our problem. Can we agree to stay ......... during these discussions?" the president of the Gem and Mineral club pleaded.

(a) civic
(b) civil
(c) civilian
(d) civilities

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #704 "English Slang Idioms (446)", answer 1

"All of this emotion and name-calling is not going to help us resolve our problem. Can we agree to stay civil during these discussions?" the president of the Gem and Mineral club pleaded.

Correct answer: (b) civil
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What does agree to stay civilian mean?

[Linda]

Hello,
The correct phrase is NOT "agrees to stay civilian." 'Civilian' is one of the answer choices but the correct answer for the phrase is "agree to stay/be civil."
A civilian (noun) is: "one not on active duty in the armed services or not on a police or firefighting force."
Civil (adjective) means: "civilized (civil society) b: adequate in courtesy and politeness: mannerly (a civil question)"
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