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Added 9 October 2026

civic

/ˈsɪvɪk/ adjective

In Latin: civilis Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about civic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Of or relating or belonging to a city.
civic center
Of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals.
civil rights

Origin

Borrowed from Latin cīvicus (“pertaining to a city or citizens”).

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