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

Because more than 90% of TCNJ students are in-state, the TCNJ Votes initiative works year-round to support nonpartisan voter engagement efforts and promote civic engagement and voter education on campus. —Jackie Romano, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

At the same time, volunteer work has been shown to boost longevity, mental health and broaden civic engagement. —Npr Staff, NPR, 12 May 2025

The Society of the Minute Men, believed to be a former African American civic organization, signed the deed to the property in 1873. —Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025

Historically, Catholics make up roughly a quarter of the electorate, reflecting a higher level of civic engagement than other faiths. —Philip Elliott, Time, 8 May 2025

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