civic
/ˈsɪvɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of, relating to, or belonging to a city, a citizen, or citizenship; municipal or civil.
Adjective
Examples
Thousands of people came to the Civic Center to show off their civic pride.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of or relating to the citizen, or of good citizenship and its rights and duties.
Adjective
Examples
civic duty
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “civic” mean?
Of, relating to, or belonging to a city, a citizen, or citizenship; municipal or civil.
Is “civic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.