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civics Definition

☆ civ·ics (siv′iks)

noun

the branch of political science that deals with civic affairs and the duties and rights of citizenship
civics Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • knowledge: Correct answers to the other six questions were then summed to give an overall measure of civics knowledge.
  • class: My highlight was a visit to the civics class of year 9 at Stratford School.
  • lesson: Other than receiving a few civics lessons, students in elementary and secondary schools are taught little about human rights.
  • datum: Downloadable research report... more Attitudes to citizenship in England: multilevel statistical analysis of the IEA civics data.

Preposition: in

  • school: The main focus of this study is how to teach civics in secondary school as a preparation for democratic citizenship.