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

Proponents say the measure applies to eight categories of projects California communities need to expand housing, improve civic infrastructure and promote green energy. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Other celebrities simply encouraged fans to fulfill their civic duty and vote without backing any candidates, while others focused on the California gubernatorial election and key Senate races. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

By ten o’clock, about a thousand people had shown up to watch a reënactment of the battle, sponsored by local historical societies, civic groups, and schools. — Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

The Mayor of Antonelli’s hometown Bologna announced that the youngster would be awarded the Nettuno d’Oro (Golden Neptune), which is the highest civic honor awarded by the city. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

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