Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. The branch of political science that deals with civic affairs and the rights and duties of citizens.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. The science of civil government; the principles of government in their application to society.
Wiktionary
- n. The study of good citizenship and proper membership in a community.
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. The science of civil government.
WordNet 3.0
- n. the social science of municipal affairs
Etymologies
- From Latin civicus ("having to do with citizens or a town or city") (Wiktionary)
Examples
“The word "civics" summons a scene of a teacher diagramming the three branches of government on a chalkboard for rows of silent students.”
The Huffington Post: Peter Levine: Massachusetts Kids Fight for 'Civic Ed'
“Ask your children what they learned in civics class recently.”
Virginia governor declares April as Confederate History Month
“This is the end result of public school not teaching the basics in civics, Constitution and American History.”
Actually, *Davey*: make mine. Keep pushing this health care bill. | RedState
“Amazing how little many Americans paid attention in civics classes.”
“Yet despite that lesson in civics, Republican primary voters are poised once again to make the most radical gesture in choosing their nominee.”
“Someone didn't pay attention in civics class or history class and that would be Jim Greer.”
“Dick, you seem to have missed this part in civics class: we are a nation of laws.”
Cheney wrong on interrogation inquiry facts, Obama official says
“Sure, you can make up all kinds of bullshit analyses and analogies — but in the end, that clear piece of grammar school civics is true.”
“Perhaps he needs a refresher course in civics and the role of the president … —”
McCain Reverts to Balanced Budget Pledge - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com
“Joe probably ditched school the day the subject of voting rights was taught in civics class.”
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