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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Under titles including work, community, motherhood, sports and civic life, the diverse array of artists effectively underlines the essential nature of these experiences. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 For Clooney, the answer lies in institutions, civic participation, and elections. — Stefania Saltalamacchia, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026 Critics say Wong’s case showed the authorities’ determination to silence prominent dissidents, chilling civic activism. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 Each entry will be assessed for audience impact, civic vision, unification, originality, and delivery, as outlined in rubric below. — USA Today, 31 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

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“Civic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civic. Accessed 3 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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