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

For grades 6-12, the focus shifts to academic success, social and emotional learning, career skill-building, as well as arts, STEM, civic engagement, sports, entrepreneurship, and college readiness. —Danielle Barreras, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025

News ecosystems promote civic engagement, help communities make better decisions and hold the powerful accountable. —Jason Clayworth, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025

Yes, the State Fair is still months away, but an upcoming exhibition is seeking Fair-style art using seeds and other natural materials to highlight justice and civic engagement. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025

Earlier on Saturday, Reyna Walters-Morgan was elected vice chair for civic engagement and voter participation on the third ballot, defeating two sitting members of Congress, Reps. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) and Nikema Williams (D-GA). —Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Feb. 2025

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