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civic Antonyms

Opposite of civic

Because the opposite of civic shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to a city, town, or local community, especially its administration and public affairs.

Usage Example

"The mayor met with rural leaders to discuss the revitalization of the downtown district."

Strong
rural
private

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to citizenship or the duties, rights, and responsibilities of a citizen.

Usage Example

"Voting in elections and serving on a jury are fundamental private duties in a democracy."

Strong
private
personal

Similar words to civic

Words similar to civic shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

municipal
civil
public
urban
metropolitan
communal
social
local
See all synonyms of civic

• Nearby Words

city
cityscape
citywide
civic
civically
civil
civilian

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Civic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/civic
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