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civic

adj.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈsɪvɪk// UK //sˈɪvɪk// civic

adj. relating to a city or the people who live there. It often describes the duties and responsibilities you have as a member of a community.

adj. relating to a city or town, or to the duties and activities of people in relation to their local community. Typically used in formal or administrative contexts to describe public infrastructure or social obligations.


SIMPLE

Voting is an important civic duty.

CONTEXTUAL

The new library was built using civic funds to provide a modern space for all residents.

COMPLEX

The mayor's speech focused on restoring civic pride by investing in public parks and encouraging local volunteerism to strengthen the social fabric of the neighborhood.

Synonyms
Origin

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

Usage

Typically precedes the noun it modifies; frequently collocates with 'duty', 'pride', 'engagement', or 'center'.

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