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civic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic means: Connected with people’s rights and responsibilities as members of a community or country.

adjective

CITIZEN RESPONSIBILITIESB2

Connected with people’s rights and responsibilities as members of a community or country.

  • Voting is a civic duty.
  • The school teaches civic responsibility.
  • Volunteering can encourage civic engagement among young people.

Common phrases: civic duty, civic responsibility, civic engagement

CITY AFFAIRSB2

Connected with a town or city and its public buildings, services, or officials.

  • The meeting is at the civic centre.
  • Civic leaders welcomed the visiting mayor.
  • The city restored several old civic buildings.

Similar words: municipal

Common phrases: civic centre, civic leaders, civic buildings

Questions about civic

What does civic mean?

Connected with people’s rights and responsibilities as members of a community or country.

What is civic in other languages?

Türkçe: yurttaşlıkla ilgili · Español: cívico · Français: civique · Deutsch: staatsbürgerlich · Italiano: civico · 日本語: 市民の

How do you pronounce civic?

It is pronounced /ˈsɪvɪk/.

How do you use civic in a sentence?

Voting is a civic duty. The school teaches civic responsibility.

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