Word
civics
US/ˈsɪvɪks/
UK/sˈɪvɪks/
Uncountable noun Education
Definition
n. the study of how a country is governed and how people can participate in it. It teaches you about your rights and responsibilities as a citizen.
n. the study of the rights and duties of citizens and the functioning of government. Often used to describe the curriculum in schools that focuses on political systems and social responsibility.
Examples
“I am taking a civics class this semester.”
“The school's civics program includes a unit on how to vote and the history of the local government.”
“A strong understanding of civics is essential for fostering an active electorate capable of holding public officials accountable to the democratic process.”
Examples
simple
“I am taking a civics class this semester.”
contextual
“The school's civics program includes a unit on how to vote and the history of the local government.”
complex
“A strong understanding of civics is essential for fostering an active electorate capable of holding public officials accountable to the democratic process.”
Real-World Examples
“For example, this year Denver public schools will build lessons about climate change into its state-mandated civics course, Seawell said.” “A useful civics lesson on how a president who has been caught dissimulating reacts away from the cameras may be found in William Jefferson Clinton.” Etymology
From Latin civicus (“having to do with citizens or a town or city”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
Domain
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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