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civicrelating to a city or town, especially its administration; municipal

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to a city or town, especially its administration; municipal

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪvɪk/

Korean meaning: 시민의, 도시의, 시정의

Korean pronunciation: 시-빅 (강세: 시)

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother thinks playing Pokemon Go is a civic duty because it gets people outside.
  • The mayor's civic pride was so strong that he named his pet goldfish after the city.
  • Students learn about civic responsibilities in social studies class.

civic

ADJECTIVE

//ˈsɪvɪk//

relating to a city or town, especially its administration; municipal

civic concept
💡 Concept

City administration and municipal services

civic rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Build civic walls with brick so quick!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsɪvɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɪvɪk/

🌳Etymology

Rootciv
Suffix--ic

Origin

From Latin 'civicus' meaning 'of or relating to citizens,' derived from 'civis' meaning 'citizen.' The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe things pertaining to cities and civic life.

🎵Rhyme

quickthicktrickbrick
quick
thick
trick
brick

🔗Collocations

civic duty
civic center
civic engagement
civic responsibility
civic leader
civic education

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother thinks playing Pokemon Go is a civic duty because it gets people outside.

😄 Fun example

The mayor's civic pride was so strong that he named his pet goldfish after the city.

Students learn about civic responsibilities in social studies class.

The new civic building was designed to promote community interaction.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

municipalpubliccommunitycivilurban

Antonyms

privatepersonalindividual

Related

citizenciviliancivilizationcivilmunicipality

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