civic

adjective

civ·​ic ˈsi-vik How to pronounce civic (audio)
: of or relating to a citizen, a city, citizenship, or community affairs
civic duty
civic pride
civic leaders
civically 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.
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The skills that built faith centers, companies and youth teams can also strengthen our civic fabric. Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 13 July 2025 Recently, she’s gotten involved with civic engagement using social media and newsletters to increase awareness about the commissions’ efforts. Olivia Cyrus july 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025 Some 15,000 single-room occupancy units are demolished in Skid Row and 7,000 low-income Victorian homes are razed on Bunker Hill as civic leaders move to modernize downtown. Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025 Colleges are not simply preparing students for jobs, but for civic, ethical, and intellectual leadership in an era of exponential change. Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for civic

Word History

Etymology

Latin civicus, from civis citizen — more at city

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of civic was in 1655

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Cite this Entry

“Civic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civic. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

civic

adjective
civ·​ic ˈsiv-ik How to pronounce civic (audio)
: of or relating to a citizen, a city, or citizenship
civic pride
civic duty
civically adverb

Legal Definition

civic

adjective
civ·​ic ˈsi-vik How to pronounce civic (audio)
: of or relating to a citizen, a city, citizenship, or civil affairs

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