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civic

 

[ ˈsɪvɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

related to society

Relating to a city or town, especially its administration; municipal.

Synonyms

community, municipal, public

Examples of usage

  • The group is involved in various civic activities to improve the community.
  • She received a civic award for her outstanding contribution to public service.
Context #2 | Adjective

regarding citizenship

Of or relating to a citizen, citizenship, or the duties and rights of citizens.

Synonyms

citizen, citizenship, civic duty

Examples of usage

  • Civic responsibility is an important aspect of being a good citizen.
  • The civic duty to vote in elections is crucial for a functioning democracy.

Translations

Translations of the word "civic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cívico

🇮🇳 नागरिक

🇩🇪 bürgerschaftlich

🇮🇩 sipil

🇺🇦 громадянський

🇵🇱 obywatelski

🇯🇵 市民の

🇫🇷 civique

🇪🇸 cívico

🇹🇷 sivil

🇰🇷 시민의

🇸🇦 مدني

🇨🇿 občanský

🇸🇰 občiansky

🇨🇳 市民的

🇸🇮 državljanski

🇮🇸 borgaralegt

🇰🇿 азаматтық

🇬🇪 სამოქალაქო

🇦🇿 vətəndaş

🇲🇽 cívico

Word origin

The word 'civic' originated from the Latin word 'civis', meaning 'citizen'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century, initially used in the context of municipal affairs. Over time, 'civic' evolved to encompass a broader sense of community involvement and citizenship, reflecting the interconnectedness between individuals and society.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,019 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.