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civic

adjective

Definition of civicnext
as in regional
relating to a city, town, or country or to the people who live there Serving on a jury is our civic duty. A meeting of civic leaders that intends to promote economic cooperation in the region.

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Recent Examples of civic Although the establishment of the broad pro-democracy bloc that set aside other disagreements was a necessary response to a political crisis, its eventual dissolution will also probably be a sign of civic health. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026 Miami’s celebrity beat delivered a mix of civic duty, musical nostalgia and a family health update this week. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 La Opinión grew during this period, strengthening its commitment to civic journalism by opposing Proposition 187 and promoting citizenship and immigrant rights. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The group will discuss documentary film’s role in informing the public, fostering civic engagement, and protecting democracy. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for civic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for civic
  1. regional
  2. national
  3. municipal
  4. federal
  5. local
  6. civil
Adjective
  • No sugarcoating In Europe, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing growing challenges to his leadership after another weekend of regional election losses.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Much will depend on the CDU's influential regional leaders; the party's eight state governors last week backed the chancellor, though questions remained about how wholehearted their support was.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of regional
Adjective
  • Zardari said eliminating militants was essential to national security.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The 1969 Bison bunch went 10-0 and was named small-college national champion, and the ‘70 group went 9-0-1.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of national
Adjective
  • The Madrid City Council and Madrid mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida claimed the council and municipal services offered Abascal alternatives before the eviction, per Euronews.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Texas Water Development Board is required to survey entities that use ground water and surface water for municipal, industrial, power generation, or mining purposes.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of municipal
Adjective
  • While the demand for aid has grown steadily in recent years, demand for the federal Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program funds that the state doles out via the CEAP program has not.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The source close to the TPLF said federal troops had been put on the defensive by Tigrayan forces and their allies in Amhara and Afar.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of federal
Adjective
  • The administration cut some 1,000 employees from CISA and slashed $10 million from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officials.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The decision overturned a lower court’s January 2022 ruling in Abascal’s favor, according to local outlet El Confidencial.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of local
Adjective
  • Businesses that fail to carry required workers’ comp coverage can face civil fines of up to twice the annual premium, with a $25,000 minimum, along with the possibility of a business shutdown order.
    — Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Both raised concerns about the 2024 version, telling state lawmakers that the universities could face criminal penalties, civil fines or the loss of federal contracts.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
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“Civic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civic. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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