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

All proceeds help fund the club’s college scholarships, junior gardeners programs, local conservation groups and civic beautification projects in San Clemente. —Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026

InThis arbitrary selection was not a neutral act of civic stewardship. —Matt Klink, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026

Return has been particularly difficult for people whom the Cuban government bars from entry because of their civic activism in favor of Cuban citiezens’ rights. —Sarah Moreno march 16, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026

In Tinley Park and Orland Park, voters said civic duty and national issues drew them to the polls. —Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 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