civic-minded
Americanadjective
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Origin of civic-minded
First recorded in 1940–45
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Helping people with their small decisions seemed similarly civic-minded, says Baker: “It just seemed like there was a need that wasn’t being met.”
From Slate • Nov. 2, 2024
He suggests civic-minded, local executives and investors invest in local news outlets.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024
The battle to claw back this right is the nerve-racking subject of this civic-minded documentary directed by Rebecca Landsberry-Baker, a Muscogee journalist, and Joe Peeler.
From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2023
But you don’t have to be completely civic-minded.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2023
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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