civics

[siv-iks]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the study or science of the privileges and obligations of citizens.

civics

/ ˈsɪvɪks /

noun

1. the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship

2. the study of government and its workings

Word History and Origins

Origin of civics¹

1880–85, civic, -ics

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