noun
civics
SIH-vihks
noun
1
The school subject or study of citizenship — how government works and what it means to take part in a community.
"We covered how elections work in our civics class."
"Civics lessons explain the rights and duties of citizens."
How to Use Civics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe study of citizenship — how government, laws, and community life fit together.
Common pairings
civics class
civics teacher
study civics
Word Forms
civics plural
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Etymology
From Latin civicus, "having to do with citizens or a city."