Word
civic
US/ˈsɪvɪk/
UK/sˈɪvɪk/
Definitions
01relating to a city
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. relating to a city or town, especially its government and public buildings.
adj. relating to a city or town, specifically its municipal administration or public infrastructure.
“The new civic centre houses the library and the mayor's office.”
“The architect's design for the new civic plaza aimed to create a shared space that reflected the city's historical importance.”
02relating to citizenship
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. relating to the duties and responsibilities of people who live in a community.
adj. pertaining to the rights, duties, and legal status of a citizen within a political community.
“Voting in elections is an important civic duty for every adult.”
“The curriculum emphasizes civic engagement, encouraging students to participate in local government and community service projects.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “civic” in context.
Verb
01. encourage civic engagement
“The university launched a program to encourage civic engagement among its students.”
verb + noun
02. fulfill a civic duty
“Many citizens feel that voting is the most important way to fulfill a civic duty.”
verb + noun
03. instill civic pride
“The new community center was designed to instill civic pride in the local residents.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. civic amenities
“The city council has allocated more funds to improve civic amenities like parks and libraries.”
adj + noun
05. civic responsibility
“Volunteering at the shelter is a clear demonstration of civic responsibility.”
adj + noun
06. civic unrest
“The government implemented new policies to address the growing civic unrest in the capital.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. level of civic participation
“The report highlighted a declining level of civic participation among young adults.”
noun + of + noun
08. sense of civic duty
“He was driven by a strong sense of civic duty to run for the position of mayor.”
noun + of + noun
09. civic life
Real-World Examples
“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.” “The government has already said it will apply a 50% reduction in individual participant budgets for social, civic and community participation.” “But unlike Trump’s top-down approach, the process for building monuments and civic spaces involved Congress, artists, architects, engineers and city planners who debated, offered their expertise and listened to public.” Etymology
Borrowed from Latin cīvicus (“pertaining to a city or citizens”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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