civic
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
relating to a city or town, especially its government and public buildings.
relating to a city or town, specifically its municipal administration or public infrastructure.
Simple“The new civic centre houses the library and the mayor's office.”
In context“The architect's design for the new civic plaza aimed to create a shared space that reflected the city's historical importance.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
relating to the duties and responsibilities of people who live in a community.
pertaining to the rights, duties, and legal status of a citizen within a political community.
Simple“Voting in elections is an important civic duty for every adult.”
In context“The curriculum emphasizes civic engagement, encouraging students to participate in local government and community service projects.”
Usage civic life
“The government has already said it will apply a 50% reduction in individual participant budgets for social, civic and community participation.”
“As a researcher in developmental psychology, focusing on social development and psychological well-being, I argue that news fatigue is not laziness, weakness or a generational decline in civic interest.”
Borrowed from Latin cīvicus (“pertaining to a city or citizens”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.