civic

[ siv-ik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a city; municipal:

   civic problems.

2. of or relating to citizenship; civil:

   civic duties.

3. of citizens:

   civic pride.

civic

/ ˈsɪvɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to a city, citizens, or citizenship

   civic duties

Derived Forms

• ˈcivically, adverb

Other Words From

• civi·cal·ly adverb
• anti·civic adjective
• inter·civic adjective
• pro·civic adjective
• un·civic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of civic¹

1535–45; < Latin cīvicus, equivalent to cīv ( is ) citizen + -icus -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of civic¹

C16: from Latin cīvicus, from cīvis citizen

Example Sentences

It’s imperative that L.A. city and county officials and civic leaders use that money efficiently and transparently to get people the help and housing they need.

From Los Angeles Times

“We have some of the strongest tenant protections,” Whitney Hu, civic engagement and research director at Churches United for Fair Housing, told Salon.

From Salon

“As long as I’m governor of Minnesota, we’ll be a state that respects democracy, a place where we’re proud of our civic debate and where we don’t demonize people who disagree with us,” Walz said.

From Salon

“We value students’ freedom of expression and encourage respectful civic engagement,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearby, Manny Yekutiel, the owner of Manny’s, a restaurant and civic gathering space in the city’s Mission District, was buzzing around showing off his “patriotic nails” painted red white and blue and festooned with glitter.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• civil
• communal
• national
• urban