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

Without critical thinking, learners struggle to interpret information, resist misleading narratives, or build the confidence needed to succeed on tests, in careers, and in civic life. —Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025

Don Lima, always a champion for civic causes, headed up the organization, which became the Italian American Heritage Foundation the following June. —Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025

Whether 2025 is remembered as the year higher education was weakened, or as the year leaders across sectors chose to reinforce it, will depend on how business and civic partners respond now. —Leadership Brainery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

The day of action is expected to highlight civic engagement and unity across communities. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 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