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

In welcoming the group during a swearing-in ceremony, Fils-Aimé made an impassioned appeal for civic engagement in Haiti and insisted on the need for his new cabinet to take resolute action. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026

Other voters said participation was simply a civic duty. —Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026

Likewise, the gleaming curves of the Walt Disney Concert Hall cemented his reputation for turning civic institutions into works of art in their own right. —David Sokol, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026

Parker also sent the board a letter, co-signed by dozens of civic, business and nonprofit leaders, calling on the board to prioritize academic progress. —Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 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