🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

cívico

Pronunciation / Transliteration: see-vee-ko

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Civic/ˈsɪv.ɪk/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O engajamento cívico é crucial para a sociedade."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to a city or town, especially its administration; municipal.

    "The civic center hosts various community events throughout the year."
  2. 2

    Pertaining to the duties or activities of citizens.

    "Civic engagement is crucial for a healthy democracy."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'civic' originates from the Latin 'civicus', meaning 'of a citizen', which evolved through Old French before entering Middle English. Its meaning has shifted over time to encompass aspects related to citizenship and community involvement.

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