civic-minded
Americanadjective
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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Offering a civic-minded channel devoted to displaying democracy in action helped smooth the path for the pay TV industry’s expansion.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025
In the past, these prohibitions have tripped up civic-minded companies like Ben & Jerry’s, which in 2008 wanted to offer free ice cream to people who showed “I voted” stickers.
From Slate • Oct. 16, 2024
Ambitious, civic-minded and self-sabotaging, the whole enterprise moved fast, fast, fast.
From New York Times • May 30, 2024
He suggests civic-minded, local executives and investors invest in local news outlets.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024
Outwardly, it seemed like a perfect existence for an intellectual, civic-minded guy in his thirties who’d flatly turned down any number of more lucrative and prestigious options in favor of his principles.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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