Civic

Word CIVIC
Character 5
Hyphenation civ ic
Pronunciations /ˈsɪvɪk/

Definitions and meanings of "Civic"

What do we mean by civic?

Of, relating to, or belonging to a city, a citizen, or citizenship; municipal or civil. adjective

Pertaining to a city or to citizenship; relating to civil life or affairs.

Relating to, or derived from, a city or citizen; relating to man as a member of society, or to civil affairs. adjective

A crown or garland of oak leaves and acorns, bestowed on a soldier who had saved the life of a citizen in battle. adjective

Of, relating to, or belonging to a city, a citizen, or citizenship; municipal or civil. adjective

Of or relating or belonging to a city adjective

Of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals adjective

Of, relating to, or belonging to a city, a citizen, or citizenship; municipal or civil.

Of or relating to the citizen, or of good citizenship and its rights and duties.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Civic

The word "civic" in example sentences

*Although the term civic art has gone out of fashion, it was once widely used. ❋ Witold Rybczynski (2010)

The term civic humanism has gained wide circulation and influence since its reception into English-language historical writing. ❋ Moulakis, Athanasios (2007)

Knowing the depth of impact of digital literacy on low-income kids, Watkins is now focusing his efforts on figuring out how to connect these skills to what he calls "civic outcomes" -- issues that have a direct bearing on disenfranchised communities. ❋ Tina Barseghian (2011)

In the Atlantic series, Robinson took the broadest possible view of what he called civic art and discussed practical ameliorations such as limiting the height of buildings, removing advertising, cleaning streets, planting trees, improving lighting, and installing public art. ❋ Witold Rybczynski (2010)

For the Romans gave an oak-leaf wreath, which they called a civic crown, to a man who saved the life of a fellow-citizen, and a mural crown to him who first scaled the walls of a besieged city. ❋ Charlotte Mary Yonge (1862)

After winning office last fall, Brown promised to travel California and hold what he called a civic dialogue about what Californians want from their government and what they are willing to pay for it. ❋ Unknown (2011)

After winning office, Brown promised to travel California and hold what he called a civic dialogue about what Californians want from their government and what they are willing to pay for it. ❋ Juliet Williams (2011)

Mr. Teixeira raced home, determined to use his social media skills to fulfill what he described as his civic duty. ❋ SUNNY DHILLON (2011)

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