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

Cuba is not short of pride, talent, or civic capacity. —Ricardo Torres, Time, 8 Jan. 2026

The $350-per-ticket proceeds will benefit the host and sponsor, Mission to Deliver, a nonprofit advocacy organization that Sherrill founded to promote civic engagement, foster economic development and enhance affordability. —Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026

In the days immediately after last January’s Los Angeles firestorm, state lawmakers and civic leaders promised to turbocharge the rebuilding effort. —Calmatters, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026

Optimism has its place in civic planning, but so do scrutiny, restraint and a clear-eyed look at long-term consequences. —Michelle Grau, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 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