civic (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪvɪk/
Definition
Relating to a town or city, or the people who live there, especially in terms of local government and public services.
Examples
The mayor announced new civic improvements for the downtown area.
He has a strong sense of civic responsibility.
The new library is a testament to the town's civic pride.
How to Use civic
- civic duty (collocation)
- The obligation of a citizen to participate in the life of their community or country. — "Voting is considered a fundamental civic duty."
- civic engagement (collocation)
- The ways in which citizens participate in the life of their community, especially through political or social action. — "Low civic engagement can be a sign of public dissatisfaction."
- civic responsibility (collocation)
- The obligation to act for the benefit of the community. — "She demonstrated great civic responsibility by volunteering at the shelter."
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