civism
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of civism
1785–95; < French civisme < Latin cīv ( is ) citizen + French -isme -ism
Example Sentences
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Decreed, that all women shall carry tickets of civism, and wear a three-coloured cockade.
From Historical Epochs of the French Revolution With The Judgment And Execution Of Louis XVI., King Of France And A List Of The Members Of The National Convention, Who Voted For And Against His Death by Francis Randolph
They at the same time show their civism by shouting Vive les patriotes!
From The French Revolution - Volume 2 by John Durand
If they offer any remarks, they are met with these terrifying words: Sign, or no certificate of civism!
From The French Revolution - Volume 2 by John Durand
I recollect the steward telling my grandmother that she might live at Grandvilliers in complete security, because her corn was as good as a certificate of civism.
From Father Goriot by Ellen Marriage
A fine civism will not find a more pressing necessity, or a more splendid opportunity.
From California Romantic and Resourceful A plea for the collection, preservation and diffusion of information relating to Pacific coast history by John Francis Davis
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