civics
UK: ˈsɪvɪks | US: ˈsɪvɪks
n. the study of the rights and duties of citizenship
n. (US) a school subject focusing on government and civic responsibility
civics = civ<citizen> + ics<study of>
- civ (from Latin civis, meaning "citizen")
- ics (suffix denoting a field of study, from Greek -ika)
Etymology Origin:
The word civics emerged in the late 19th century, combining civ- (root of civil, citizen) with -ics (a suffix used in academic disciplines like physics or ethics). It reflects the growing emphasis on structured education about citizenship and governance in modern democracies.
In high school, we learned about voting rights in civics class.
Civics education helps young people understand their role in society.
The textbook covers topics like democracy and civic engagement.
She majored in political science but still values her foundational civics lessons.
A strong civics curriculum fosters informed and active citizens.