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

While big galleries with big themes — sports, history, civic life — can feel full but thin, smaller galleries with multiple works by one artist are chewier. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The group, known as BAPS, is a worldwide religious and civic organization within the Swaminarayan sect, a branch of Hinduism. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

But the Barrio can be seen, too, as a recognizable American story of frontier towns in which neighbors helped out neighbors, and civic services became a fully communal affair. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026

Through online modules, classroom activities, discussion guides, primary sources, and assessments, students learn about government, civic participation, civil discourse, and collaboration. — Clarine Nardi Riddle, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 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