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civic Definition

civic (siv′ik)

adjective

of a city, citizens, or citizenship

Etymology: L civicus, civil < civis: see home

civic Related Forms
civ′i·cally adverb
civic Synonyms

civic

modif.

community, public, civil, municipal; see common 5, political, public 2.

civic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • pride: However, grand, modern designs are not the only reason for future civic pride in Thanet.
  • dignitary: The Lord Mayor of London will come with other civic dignitaries from the City.
  • engagement: Rocking the youth vote through debate: examining the effects of a citizen versus journalist controlled debate on civic engagement.
  • reception: A civic reception will be held at Copenhagen City Hall, Monday 14 August, 2006.
  • humanism: Adam Smith himself had a dash of civic humanism.
  • amenity: And we also request that the Playhouse be saved for us as a civic amenity, providing a venue for cinema and live performance.

Modifying Another Word

  • also: There are also civic amenity sites in Droylsden and Stalybridge where you can recycle a wide range of materials.
  • truly: But to claim that a truly civic culture of engagement and participation can be enabled in any other way looks increasingly threadbare.