civic

adjective civ·ic \ ˈsi-vik \

Updated on: 17 Apr 2018

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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play \ˈsi-vi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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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.

Recent Examples of civic from the Web

Today, memes; tomorrow, perhaps, genuine civic engagement!

— emma grey ellis, WIRED, "Mark Zuckerberg's Testimony Birthed an Oddly Promising Memepocalypse," 11 Apr. 2018
The massive disparity between the United States and these other Western countries is not a reflection of Americans’ distaste for civic engagement, but rather our government’s lack of interest in promoting democratic rule.

— eric levitz, Daily Intelligencer, "Maryland Adopts Automatic Voter Registration Over GOP Governor’s Objection," 6 Apr. 2018
The question now: Can urban planners and civic leaders avoid making the same mistakes again?

— john gallagher, Detroit Free Press, "Driverless cars may make traffic worst, not better," 5 Apr. 2018
The Trump era began with massive protests, which had the effect of turning public demonstrations—normally a tactic for activists and workers and unions—into a more mainstream form of civic engagement.

— sarah jones, The New Republic, "How Liberals Learned to Love the Teachers," 4 Apr. 2018
The takeaway from the column is that the political and civic powers that be should really understand how the tech industry works in this region.

— michael c. dealoia, cleveland.com, "Good morning, good afternoon and good night Cleveland: Tech Czar Talk," 25 Mar. 2018
Activists, artists, and religious leaders are planning a large gathering in Memphis early next month to launch a new political and civic campaign on the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s assassination.

— paula rogo, Essence.com, "New 'I Am 2018' Campaign To Launch On Anniversary Of Martin Luther King Jr's Assassination," 22 Mar. 2018
Schools in Mecklenburg, Union and Gaston counties all had walkouts, vigils and in-school civic engagement Wednesday, as did many private and charter schools.

— bruce henderson, charlotteobserver, "Were students prevented from taking part in walkouts protesting gun violence? | Charlotte Observer," 15 Mar. 2018
Many highlighted the learning opportunities associated with civic engagement, and support for students’ First Amendment rights.

— leslie brody, WSJ, "Some Students Face Consequences to Walk Out," 14 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of civic

Latin civicus, from civis citizen — more at city

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First Known Use: 1655

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CIVIC Defined for English Language Learners

civic

adjective

Definition of civic for English Language Learners

: 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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civic

adjective civ·ic \ ˈsi-vik \

Definition of civic for Students

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

civic pride

civic duty

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civic

adjective civ·ic \ ˈsi-vik \

legal Definition of civic

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

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