Definition

1. 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

1. the responsibilities of a citizen