civism
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of civism
1785–95; < French civisme < Latin cīv ( is ) citizen + French -isme -ism
Example Sentences
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Two leading obstacles hinder the development of civism, and the first is egoism.
From The French Revolution - Volume 3 by Durand, John
Dumas hesitated, and extended his hand, which the ruffian clasped; and, maudlin tears succeeding his ferocity, he half-sobbed, half-hiccoughed forth his protestations of civism and his promises of sobriety.
From Zanoni by Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron
They at the same time show their civism by shouting Vive les patriotes!
From The French Revolution - Volume 2 by Durand, John
No. You have to teach 'Blessed are the civic-minded, for they shall profit by their civism.'
From Our Friend the Charlatan by Gissing, George
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 Randolph, Francis
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