🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

centro cívico

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈsen.tɾo ˈsi.βi.ko/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Civic center/ˈsɪv.ɪk ˌsɛn.tər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"El centro cívico ofrece clases gratuitas para los residentes."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A central area or complex of buildings in a city or town dedicated to municipal offices, cultural events, and community activities.

    "The city council meetings and local art exhibitions are held at the downtown civic center."
  2. 2

    A public building or facility providing recreational, social, and educational services for the local community.

    "Residents gathered at the civic center to attend the weekend farmers market and youth sports sign-ups."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term combines 'civic', derived from the Latin 'civis' meaning citizen, and 'center', originating from the Greek 'kentron' via Latin and French, denoting a focal point. First emerging in American urban planning in the early 20th century, it describes a centralized municipal hub designated for public administration and community affairs.

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