civic

adjective

USSIV-ik/ˈsɪvɪk/

2 meanings of civic

1
adjective
Relating to a city or town and its affairs, or to citizens and citizenship.
The mayor unveiled a series of civic improvements, including repaved streets and two new parks.
City hall remains the most recognizable civic building in the old downtown district.
Similarmunicipal, public, urban, civil
Oppositeprivate
2
adjective
Of or relating to citizens and the rights, duties, and responsibilities of good citizenship.
Jury service is a civic obligation that most people take seriously.
The nonprofit promotes civic engagement by registering voters and hosting town hall meetings.
Similarpublic, civil, communal
Oppositeprivate, personal

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Origin

Borrowed from Latin cīvicus, meaning 'pertaining to a city or citizens.'