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Definition of “civics

civics (ˈsɪvɪksPronunciation for civics

Definitions

noun (functioning as singular)

  1. the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship
  2. US Canadian the study of government and its workings

Usage examples

  • The Budget also provided continued funding for civics and citizenship education, including a website.
    Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)
  • Meanwhile, business, civics , computing, healthcare, art and design are moving ahead fast.
    Times, Sunday Times (2002)
  • With the exposition of the seventh commandment ('You shall not steal'), the Nuremberg Catechism becomes a true civics lesson.
    Ozment, Stephen, Protestants (1992)

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