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Civic

UK /["/ˈsɪvɪk/"]/US /["/ˈsɪvɪk/"]/

Definition

officially connected with a town or city

In simple words: Related to a city or community.

Examples

  • **civic buildings/leaders**
  • a sense of **civic pride** *(= pride that people feel for their town or city)*
  • **civic duties/responsibilities**
  • The competition would be an opportunity to foster civic pride.
  • Voting should be a matter of civic duty.

Usage notes

Use 'civic' to describe things related to citizenship, community events, or responsibilities. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using 'civic' when referring to non-community-related topics.

Grammar pattern

civic + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'civic' as 'city V.I.C.' (Very Important Community) — things that matter in your community.

Collocations

  • civic duty
  • civic engagement
  • civic responsibility
  • civic pride
  • civic education

Synonyms

  • community
  • municipal
  • local
  • citizen
  • public

Antonyms

  • uncivic
  • antisocial

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'civil' which relates to society or citizens being polite.
  • Using 'civic' inappropriately in non-community contexts.
  • 'Civic' is often mistakenly spelled as 'civics' when referring to civic education.