civic duty
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Definition
- Noun:
- The responsibilities of a citizen: "Civic duty" refers to the obligations that a person has to their community or nation as a member of society. These are actions or behaviors expected for the common good and the functioning of the community.
Usage
- Civic duty is used to describe actions that are considered a citizen's responsibility. It is a formal and collective term.
- It is often used in discussions about law, ethics, politics, and community involvement.
- Example:
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "To do/perform/fulfill one's civic duty": This phrase emphasizes the action of carrying out the responsibility.
- He served on the jury to fulfill his civic duty.
- "A sense of civic duty": Refers to the personal feeling of obligation towards one's community.
- Her sense of civic duty motivated her to run for the school board.
Variants and Related Words
- Civic responsibility: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "civic duty," though "responsibility" can sometimes imply a more personal or moral obligation.
- Citizenship: The status of being a citizen, which encompasses rights and duties.
- Civic-mindedness (noun): The quality of being concerned with the welfare of one's community.
Synonyms
- Public duty
- Social responsibility
- Citizen's obligation
Related Phrases
- Civic engagement: Active participation in the public life of a community.
- The town hall meeting encouraged greater civic engagement.
- Civic virtue: The cultivation of habits important for the success of the community.
- Honesty and public service are examples of civic virtue.
Noun
- the responsibilities of a citizen