civic

adjective

civ·ic | \ ˈsi-vik

Definition of civic

: of or relating to a citizen, a city, citizenship, or community affairs civic duty civic pride civic leaders

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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.

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It’s grand civic architecture, but the entrance area feels like a hospital admissions desk. — Brian T. Allen, National Review, "Dijon’s Masterpiece of a Museum, Brilliantly Renovated," 20 July 2019 In other words, new construction has to be crammed into parcels already developed — or under-developed, according to real estate interests and their enablers in positions of compliant civic authority, not to mention pressure from the state. — John Horgan, The Mercury News, "Horgan: Get ready for the development avalanche to continue," 18 July 2019 That haunted history provided the backdrop for the civic angst generated by Mussina’s departure. — Peter Schmuck, baltimoresun.com, "Mike Mussina’s departure from Orioles still rankles some, but decision might have paved his way to Cooperstown," 18 July 2019 Soccer clubs — even the titans of the game — in Great Britain are viewed as civic treasures, seen as being of the community, for the community, supported by the community, powered by the community. — Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, "Stan Kroenke, Denver-based KSE accused by local Arsenal fans of “sucking the soul out of the club I love”," 16 July 2019 The Wichita Police Department expects to put Clydesdale horses on patrol for the first time later this summer thanks to two nonprofit civic foundations. — USA TODAY, "Penal farm to produce farm, music under the sea: News from around our 50 states," 16 July 2019 The building collapsed in the Dongri neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon, said Tanaji Kamble, a spokesman for Mumbai's civic authority. — Jessie Yeung, CNN, "Building collapses in Mumbai, killing two and trapping dozens inside," 16 July 2019 But Shelton also offers the characters a deft shading of backstory that puts the entire plot into high relief and situates it in a wide, complex, and varied civic landscape. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, "“Sword of Trust,” Reviewed: A Mumblecore Comedy That Takes on the Pro-Confederate Right," 12 July 2019 The class introduces potential leaders to North Texas civic issues and helps them build social networks with prominent decision-makers. — Miles Moffeit Elvia Limón, Dallas News, "Tax funds stolen by her husband helped a DeSoto councilwoman. Why didn't authorities fully investigate?," 12 July 2019

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