civic-minded

American

[siv-ik-mahyn-did] / ˈsɪv ɪkˈmaɪn dɪd /

adjective

concerned with the well-being of the community.

Other Word Forms

civic-mindedly adverb
civic-mindedness noun

Etymology

Origin of civic-minded

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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Offering a civic-minded channel devoted to displaying democracy in action helped smooth the path for the pay TV industry’s expansion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025

In the past, these prohibitions have tripped up civic-minded companies like Ben & Jerry’s, which in 2008 wanted to offer free ice cream to people who showed “I voted” stickers.

From Slate • Oct. 16, 2024

Ambitious, civic-minded and self-sabotaging, the whole enterprise moved fast, fast, fast.

From New York Times • May 30, 2024

All of these initiatives are made possible by financial support from civic-minded organizations, foundations and individuals, and they are aimed at addressing society’s most pressing challenges.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2024

All that prettiness and blond hair and soft voice and she’s civic-minded, too.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

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