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Definition of civic

civic

/ˈsɪv.ɪk/
civ · ic
Adverb:civically
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civic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

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

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for civic

• Nearby Words

cityscape
citywide
civet
civic
civically
civics
civil

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Middle French civique or directly from Latin civicus ('pertaining to a citizen'), from civis ('citizen'). In ancient Rome, the corona civica ('civic crown') was a garland of oak leaves awarded to a citizen who saved a fellow citizen's life in battle.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Civic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/civic
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