civism
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of civism
1785–95; < French civisme < Latin cīv ( is ) citizen + French -isme -ism
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It might seem to throw some doubt, if not upon the fact, yet at least upon the sincerity, of his civism, that undoubtedly Augustus cultivated his kingly connections with considerable anxiety.
From The Caesars by Thomas De Quincey
However, he perceived that he was on the wrong track, and plunged into strange bathos, a string of empty but high-sounding words, which Silvere accepted as a satisfactory proof of his civism.
From The Fortune of the Rougons by Ernest Alfred Vizetelly
His glittering eyes devoured her features, while he said— "Does anybody know the citizeness and answer for her civism?"
From The False Chevalier or, The Lifeguard of Marie Antoinette by W. D. (William Douw) Lighthall
They at the same time show their civism by shouting Vive les patriotes!
From The French Revolution - Volume 2 by John Durand
But, as she spoke, she turned pale and added, 'Your civism is beyond all question—but take your pumpkin.'
From The French Revolution - Volume 3 by John Durand
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