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

History of car dealers Brian McMahon, a former executive director of the civic coalition University United, recalled the waning days of car dealerships on University Avenue as a case study in urban commercial flight to the suburbs. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026

They are designed not only to preserve records, but to convene, educate, influence and shape civic life long after the presidency itself has ended. —Andre Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

The Congressional Black Caucus' priorities include civic engagement, housing, education and health care. —Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 8 June 2026

But his civic legacy is still unwritten. —Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 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