civic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to citizens and their duties, rights, and responsibilities in the civic community.

  - "Civic duty requires every citizen to vote in elections."
  - "The civic center is where citizens gather for community events."

• noun

  A building or complex where public services or community activities are provided.

  - "The civic center has a large auditorium for concerts and events."
  - "The mayor gave a speech at the civic center's grand opening."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with civic
givic , hivic , rivic

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Variants

List of all variants of civic that leads to same result
civic , civically , civic-minded , civic-mindedness , civic-mindednesses , civic center

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Etymology

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From Latin civis, meaning 'citizen'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'civic' comes from the Latin word 'civis', which means 'citizen'.

2. The first civic center was built in Athens, Greece, around 500 BC.

3. The civic center in San Francisco, California, is home to the famous Ferry Building Marketplace.

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Related Concepts

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1. citizenship: The state of being a citizen, usually granted by birth or naturalization, and involving loyalty, rights, and responsibilities.

2. community: A group of people who live in the same area and share common interests, values, and goals.

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Culture

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The term 'civic' has been used extensively in literature and art to represent the concept of community and citizenship. In music, the term is often used in the title of songs that promote unity and social responsibility.

How to Memorize "civic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of citizens gathered together in a community center, engaging in various activities that promote the betterment of their civic society.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'civic' with the idea of community, citizenship, and social responsibility.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Citizens Involved, Voting Actively' to remember the meaning of 'civic' as 'relating to citizens and their duties, rights, and responsibilities in the civic community'.

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