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civic-minded

adjective civ·ic-mind·ed \ ˌsi-vik-ˈmīn-dəd \

Definition of civic-minded

: disposed to look after civic needs and interests
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civic-mindedness

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First Known Use of civic-minded

1907

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CIVIC-MINDED Defined for English Language Learners

civic-minded

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Definition of civic-minded for English Language Learners

  • : tending to do things that help your city or town and the people who live there

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