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civic center

noun

Definition of civic center

1 US : a large public building for sports events, concerts, etc.
2 British : a section of a city or town where the public buildings are

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civic play

  1. : of or relating to a citizen, a city, citizenship, or community affairs

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center play

  1. : the point around which a circle or sphere is described

  2. : the center of the circle inscribed in a regular (see 1regular 2b) polygon

  3. : a point, area, person, or thing that is most important or pivotal in relation to an indicated activity, interest, or condition

  1. : to place or fix at or around a center or central area

  2. : to give a central focus or basis

  3. : to adjust (things, such as lenses) so that the axes coincide

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