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citizen a resident of a town or city, esp. one entitled to civic privileges such as voting. [1/2 definitions]
civic responsibility a particular responsibility or duty deemed an important aspect of being a productive and contributing citizen of a community or country. Ideas about what constitutes one's civic responsibilities vary but often include such things as obeying laws, voting in elections, respecting the rights of others, and performing public service.
civics (used with a sing. verb) a branch of political science that deals with the rights and duties of citizens and with civic matters.
Commonwealthmen group of British thinkers and reformers whose ideas of republicanism, civic virtue, and liberty had an influence on the leaders of the American Revolution.
disorder a disruption of public order; civic disturbance. [1/5 definitions]