civic
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a city; municipal.
civic problems.
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of or relating to citizenship; civil.
civic duties.
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of citizens.
civic pride.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- anticivic adjective
- civically adverb
- intercivic adjective
- procivic adjective
- uncivic adjective
Etymology
Origin of civic
1535–45; < Latin cīvicus, equivalent to cīv ( is ) citizen + -icus -ic
Example Sentences
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"The university is prepared to ditch its commitment to its civic mission for the sake of minimal savings," the UCU added.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
In a moment when partisanship dominates coverage, his passing invites reflection on the role of law, accountability, and the endurance of civic norms.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
But self-defense is far from being embraced as a collective civic duty in Taiwan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
He begrudgingly created Berkshire’s Class B shares in 1996 after Samuel Katz, a self-described civic entrepreneur, gushed to Buffett in a letter about his plans to create a unit investment trust containing Berkshire’s stock.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Every business, professional and civic leader is also a leader in politics.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
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