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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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A request from the fire department was misconstrued online, illustrating the untapped resource of civic-minded neighbors eager to pitch in.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2025

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

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

From New York Times • May 30, 2024

“The civic-minded members of the Georgia grand jury performed their duty to support our democracy,” the association’s statement said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 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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