What does "civic" mean?

1. (relating to a city) relating to a city or town, especially its government and public buildings. 2. (relating to citizenship) relating to the duties and responsibilities of people who live in a community.

civic

adj.

US //ˈsɪvɪk// UK //sˈɪvɪk// civic

1 relating to a city (adj.)
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.

Example

The new civic centre houses the library and the mayor's office.

Example

The architect's design for the new civic plaza aimed to create a shared space that reflected the city's historical importance.
- private
- rural
2 relating to citizenship (adj.)
C1 Advanced Formal

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.

Example

Voting in elections is an important civic duty for every adult.

Example

The curriculum emphasizes civic engagement, encouraging students to participate in local government and community service projects.
- civil
- communal

Origin

Borrowed from Latin cīvicus (“pertaining to a city or citizens”).

Word family

Nouncivics
Adjectivecivic