Meaning
Pertaining to the duties, responsibilities, and rights of citizens within a community or society, particularly in relation to their participation in governance and civic engagement, often emphasizing the importance of active involvement in public affairs
💡 While "civic" is often used interchangeably with "community," it specifically highlights the role of individuals as active participants in democratic processes, which may not always be the case in broader community contexts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
a
quiet
Saturday
morning
neighbors
gathered
in
the
small
community
center
to
discuss
improvements
for
the
local
park
.
Aylin
opened
the
meeting
with
a
concise
agenda
and
emphasized
civic
responsibility
,
arguing
that
keeping
public
spaces
tidy
and
safe
benefits
everyone
.
People
took
turns
proposing
practical
ideas
—
planting
native
shrubs
,
repairing
benches
,
and
running
a
monthly
cleanup
—
and
volunteers
quickly
signed
up
for
specific
tasks
.
They
agreed
a
timeline
,
delegated
roles
,
and
set
a
date
to
review
progress
at
the
next
meeting
.
Although
rain
had
discouraged
some
at
previous
events
,
today
’
s
turnout
was
better
than
expected
and
created
a
constructive
atmosphere
.
By
the
end
everyone
left
with
a
clear
plan
and
a
renewed
sense
of
shared
purpose
.
Common Phrases
civic responsibility
civic engagement
civic duty
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