civics

American  

[siv-iks] / ˈsɪv ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the study or science of the privileges and obligations of citizens.

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civics British  

/ ˈsɪvɪks /

noun

1. the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship

2. the study of government and its workings

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Etymology

Origin of civics

1880–85, civic, -ics

Example Sentences

With the history already determined, the book can’t help resembling at times a civics exhibition.

From Los Angeles Times

Many of Campaign University’s teachings address basic civics that might be useful to anyone running for office.

From Salon

By that point, Descovich has expressed regret about possibly misjudging Glaude’s civics teacher, and one candidate in this fantasy gubernatorial race knowingly has capitalized on a manufactured scandal.

From Salon

Universities would also have to “provide instruction in American civics to all foreign students.”

From The Wall Street Journal

You know, we don’t teach civics anymore, so they don’t understand that what’s happening now is leading to fascism.

From Los Angeles Times

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