civic
About the government, services, or public life of a town or city.
Relating to the government, services, institutions, or public life of a town or city.
About what people should do as good citizens, and how they take part in public and political life.
Relating to the duties, rights, values, or active participation of citizens in the political and public life of their community or country.
A small car made by Honda, called the Civic.
A compact car model produced by the Japanese company Honda, officially called the Honda Civic.
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civic center
1public building for community events
A big public building in a town or city where people can go for events, shows, or meetings.
- The conference will be held at the downtown civic center.
- They went to a concert at the new civic center last night.
civic duty
1responsibility of a citizen
The things a person should do as a good citizen, like voting or following the law.
- Many people see paying taxes as a civic duty.
- Jury service is an important civic duty in some countries.
civic education
1education about citizenship and government
Teaching people, especially students, how government works and what their rights and duties are as citizens.
- Schools are strengthening civic education to prepare students for democratic participation.
- Good civic education can help reduce political misinformation.
civic engagement
1active involvement in public life
When citizens actively take part in public or community life, for example by voting, protesting, or volunteering.
- The organization works to increase civic engagement among young voters.
- High levels of civic engagement are a sign of a healthy democracy.
civic leaders
1leaders in public community life
People who have important roles in leading public life in a town or city, such as mayors or community organizers.
- Civic leaders met to discuss the city’s long-term plan.
- Local civic leaders supported the campaign to improve public transport.
civic life
1public and community life
The parts of life that are about your community and government, not just your private life.
- The newspaper plays an important role in the city’s civic life.
- Immigrants are encouraged to take part in civic life as soon as possible.
civic participation
1citizens taking part in public activities
When people join in activities that affect their community or government, such as voting or going to meetings.
- Online tools have made civic participation easier for many people.
- Low civic participation can weaken local democracy.
civic pride
1pride in one’s community
A good feeling that people have about their town or city, because they are happy to live there.
- The clean streets are a sign of strong civic pride.
- The festival was created to build civic pride among residents.
civic responsibility
1obligations of a citizen
The things a person should do to help their community or country, such as obeying laws and helping others.
- Teaching children about civic responsibility helps prepare them to be good citizens.
- He feels a strong sense of civic responsibility and volunteers every weekend.
civic values
1shared beliefs about citizenship
Ideas that people in a community share about how citizens should act, such as being fair and taking part in public life.
- The program aims to strengthen civic values like tolerance and respect for the law.
- Schools play a major role in passing on civic values to young people.