civic

adjective

civ·​ic ˈsi-vik How to pronounce civic (audio)
Synonyms of civic
: of or relating to a citizen, a city, citizenship, or community affairs
civic duty
civic pride
civic leaders
civically
ˈsi-vi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce civic (audio)
adverb

Examples of civic in a Sentence

Recent improvements to the downtown area are a point of civic pride. the library association and other civic groups Voting is your civic duty.
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There was little understanding of how contagion might spread, but the civic leaders intuited that physical distancing measures could lessen its effect. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026 The ads also call into question Báez-Geller’s connection to Emgage Florida, a civic organization that focuses on building political literacy, civic equity, and mobilizing Muslim-American voters and other minority groups. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 As deputy city manager, Cortez will oversee the city’s public affairs, District 56, civic innovation and sustainability teams. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Proceeds support the Garden Club’s scholarships, community beautification projects, educational programs and civic initiatives, organizers said. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for civic

Word History

Etymology

Latin civicus, from civis citizen — more at city

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of civic was in 1655

Phrases Containing civic

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“Civic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civic. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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civic

adjective
civ·​ic ˈsiv-ik How to pronounce civic (audio)
: of or relating to a citizen, a city, or citizenship
civic pride
civic duty
civically
ˈsiv-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce civic (audio)
adverb

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civic

adjective
civ·​ic ˈsi-vik How to pronounce civic (audio)
: of or relating to a citizen, a city, citizenship, or civil affairs

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