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

Now, after an eight-year, $40 million redesign of its exhibition spaces, the National Archives building is poised to become the capital’s leading venue for civics education.

From The Wall Street Journal

I appreciate the civics lesson, but you’re confusing the power to force a man to eat broccoli with the power to make him enjoy it.

From MarketWatch

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

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