civic

civ·ic | \ ˈsi-vik

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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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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 Riding a wave of enthusiasm, civic engagement, and racial awareness sparked by the protests against the police killing of George Floyd, the campaigns of these impressive candidates had surged in recent weeks. — John Cassidy, The New Yorker, "Jamaal Bowman’s Performance in New York Caps a Big Night for Progressive Democrats," 24 June 2020 Given its prime location near downtown, many developers and politicians suggested that the cemetery might be relocated, perhaps in favor of a civic center. — David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, "From Wally Hickel to Miss Wiggles, the storied history of Anchorage’s first cemetery," 22 June 2020 For many, Juneteenth has been a holiday that promotes civic engagement, voter suppression, and equality for all blacks. — Fox News, "Calls increase to make Juneteenth a national holiday," 19 June 2020 Since then, civic groups and business leaders have looked for a way to burnish the city’s image, and most have focused on the Confederate statue by the courthouse. — Kyle Whitmire, al, "Don’t be fooled. Huntsville’s Confederate monument isn’t going anywhere.," 11 June 2020 Three black civic groups addressed a letter to Resch, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and City Council commissioners to address the issue. — Peter Martinez, CBS News, "Portland police chief resigns, African American lieutenant promoted amid George Floyd protests," 8 June 2020 Contact neighborhood associations and other civic groups to link up with others who are willing to join in. — Lauren Lee, CNN, "How you can help cities and communities get back on their feet," 3 June 2020 In Nigeria, online campaigns, civic society groups and celebrities are protesting the killing of a 16-year old girl Tina Ezekwe last week by police officers. — Yomi Kazeem, Quartz Africa, "George Floyd’s killing touches a nerve with Africans who know police brutality at home and abroad," 1 June 2020 Fischer's office also announced Tuesday the creation of a SummerWorks fellowship on civic engagement. — Mandy Mclaren, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville SummerWorks program adds hundreds of jobs, new fellowship for youths," 17 June 2020

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“Civic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2020.

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civic

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English Language Learners Definition of civic

: of or relating to a city or town or the people who live there

: relating to citizenship or being a citizen

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Kids Definition of civic

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

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Legal Definition of civic

: of or relating to a citizen, a city, citizenship, or civil affairs

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