civic

civ-ic · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to a city or town, especially its administration.

  2. 2.

    Relating to the duties or activities of citizens.

  3. 3.

    Relating to citizenship and community involvement.

Phrases & expressions

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    civic duty — A responsibility or obligation of citizens.
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    civic center — A municipal building or complex.
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    civic pride — Pride in one's city or community.
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    civic engagement — Active participation in community life.

Related words

Antonyms: personal, private
See also: civil, community, municipal
Synonyms: civil, community, municipal, public

Etymology

From Latin civicus ("of or pertaining to citizens"), from civis ("citizen"). Related to civil, city, and citizen.