civic
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a city; municipal.
civic problems.
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of or relating to citizenship; civil.
civic duties.
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of citizens.
civic pride.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- anticivic adjective
- civically adverb
- intercivic adjective
- procivic adjective
- uncivic adjective
Etymology
Origin of civic
1535–45; < Latin cīvicus, equivalent to cīv ( is ) citizen + -icus -ic
Example Sentences
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It is a tough sell in a country where pacifism is a deeply ingrained civic value.
Americans are less likely to join civic groups, unions and churches than in recent generations.
From Los Angeles Times
Unfortunately for those attempting to civically engage, the current crop of contenders is, shall we say, less than enthralling.
From Los Angeles Times
The real innovation this moment demands is the rebuilding of our civic infrastructure.
From Salon
Their real homes and civic pride are somewhere else.
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