civic

adjective

civ·​ic ˈsi-vik How to pronounce civic (audio)
Synonyms of civic
: of or relating to a citizen, a city, citizenship, or community affairs
civic duty
civic pride
civic leaders
civically
ˈsi-vi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce civic (audio)
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.
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During the 2022 search that ultimately led to Graves’ selection, a coalition of business, civic and faith groups held seven listening sessions and conducted online surveys to gather feedback on what residents wanted in the next chief. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Idolizing the American founding, the Claremonters propose radical, counterrevolutionary action to restore government by consent, shatter the administrative state, and cultivate civic virtue. — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026 El-Sayed also emphasized the importance of resolving disagreements through civic engagement and democratic processes. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Start with your school’s financial aid office and search for opportunities through local foundations, nonprofits, businesses, civic and religious organizations and professional associations. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for civic

Word History

Etymology

Latin civicus, from civis citizen — more at city

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of civic was in 1655

Phrases Containing civic

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“Civic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civic. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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civic

adjective
civ·​ic ˈsiv-ik How to pronounce civic (audio)
: of or relating to a citizen, a city, or citizenship
civic pride
civic duty
civically
ˈsiv-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce civic (audio)
adverb

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civic

adjective
civ·​ic ˈsi-vik How to pronounce civic (audio)
: of or relating to a citizen, a city, citizenship, or civil affairs

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