civic

adjective

civ·​ic ˈsi-vik 

: of or relating to a citizen, a city, citizenship, or community affairs

civic duty

civic pride

civic leaders

civically

ˈsi-vi-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of civic in a Sentence

Recent improvements to the downtown area are a point of civic pride.

the library association and other civic groups

Voting is your civic duty.

Recent Examples on the Web

Loading your audio article San Jose — Thanks to a monumental effort from a number of companies, civic organizations and individuals, the 106th annual Veterans Day parade hit the streets of downtown San Jose on Monday despite the rain. —Dai Sugano, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024

Wakanda Wellness Week is a series of community experiences aimed at promoting awareness of the connection between cultural healing, civic engagement and health equity. —La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024

Black women have consistently been champions for all people of color, especially during election seasons, when their dedication to civic engagement shines. —Corein Carter, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024

On Tuesday morning, the civic education group Mi Familia Vota canvassed in Maryvale, another Latino-majority neighborhood in west Phoenix. —Rafael Carranza, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin civicus, from civis citizen — more at city

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing civic

• civic center
• civic-minded

Kids Definition

civic

adjective

civ·​ic ˈsiv-ik 

: of or relating to a citizen, a city, or citizenship

civic pride

civic duty

civically

ˈsiv-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Legal Definition

civic

adjective

civ·​ic ˈsi-vik 

: of or relating to a citizen, a city, citizenship, or civil affairs